A Child of the Jago

Published in 1896, A Child of the Jago provides a gritty and realistic glimpse into the slums of London’s East End, specifically the area known as the Old Jago, modeled after the real-life Old Nichol. The novel follows Dicky Perrott, a young boy navigating the perils of poverty, crime, and violence in his impoverished neighborhood. Renowned for its social realism, the story offers a powerful critique of the societal structures that contribute to urban despair and hardship.