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The people of the abyss

Book • 1903
Jack London's "The People of the Abyss" offers a stark portrayal of poverty and social inequality in early 20th-century East London.

London immersed himself in the lives of the city's poorest residents, documenting their struggles with vivid detail and compassion.

The book serves as a powerful indictment of societal structures that perpetuate poverty and suffering.

It's a testament to human resilience in the face of adversity and a call for social reform.

Its unflinching honesty continues to resonate with readers today.

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