In the Year of the Jubilee Author:George Gissing The fiftieth anniversary of Victoria's reign is a year of celebration and, for young Londoners, a year to experience adult society. After the Jubilee, it will be time to face the consequences of innocent pleasures and frivolous pursuits. A cigarette-smoking business woman, an "examination girl," and an ad man complete the cast for Gissing's ... more » (1857-1903) pessimistic evaluation of mass culture.« less
ISBN-13: 9780701207342 ISBN-10: 0701207345 Pages:464 Edition:New Ed Rating: