Jeanne G. (IlliniAlum83) -
This book was quite disappointing. Just over 200 pages plus some reference materials at end. Quite dry in the historicial review of 'Newgate literature' which are novels that seem to praise the lifestyles of criminals. Blamed for corruption of youth in the early 1800s in England. Plays were then produced of some of the stories, including 'Oliver Twist', and were accused of spreading the morals of the criminal sect to even non-readers. Stars given for the interesting case of a member of the peerage being murdered in his bed; supposedly by his valet.
Jeanne G. (IlliniAlum83) -
This book was quite disappointing. Just over 200 pages plus some reference materials at end. Quite dry in the historicial review of 'Newgate literature' which are novels that seem to praise the lifestyles of criminals. Blamed for corruption of youth in the early 1800s in England. Plays were then produced of some of the stories, including 'Oliver Twist', and were accused of spreading the morals of the criminal sect to even non-readers. Stars given for the interesting case of a member of the peerage being murdered in his bed; supposedly by his valet.
