The People of the Abyss: With original illustrations – annotated

The People of the Abyss is a significant work of social journalism by Jack London, published in 1903. This non-fiction book provides a detailed and often harrowing account of life in the East End of London during the early 20th century, documenting the extreme poverty and harsh conditions experienced by the urban poor. Overview Title: The People of the Abyss Author: Jack London Publication Date: 1903 Genre: Social documentary, Non-fiction Background and Purpose In 1902, Jack London, already a well-known American author, traveled to London with the intention of experiencing and documenting the living conditions of the city’s poor. Influenced by the investigative journalism of his time, particularly works like Jacob Riis’s “”How the Other Half Lives,”” London aimed to bring attention to the plight of the impoverished. He disguised himself in ragged clothes and lived among the destitute in the East End for several months. —- ISBN: 9798328366922