A timeless classic of sleazy London life in the 1930s, a world of streets full of cruelty and kindness, comedy and pathos, where people emerge from cheap lodgings in Pimlico to pour out their passions, hopes and despair in pubs and bars.
Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky is a trilogy of novels by Patrick Hamilton, published in 1929–1934. The three interconnected books (The Midnight Bell, The Siege of Pleasure, and The Plains of Cement) are set in London and focus on the lives of three characters: Bob, a pub waiter; Jenny, a prostitute; and Ella, a barmaid. Each book tells the story of one of these characters, exploring themes of unrequited love, class struggles, and the grim realities of working-class life in 1920s and 1930s London.Hamilton is known for his vivid depictions of London life, rich character studies, and a bleak, yet empathetic, portrayal of human nature. His style is both realist and psychologically penetrating, drawing readers into the small, intimate tragedies of ordinary lives.
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