A Child of the Jago

In "A Child of the Jago," Arthur Morrison paints a vivid portrait of life in London's infamous East End slum through the eyes of Dicky Perrott, a young boy struggling to escape his grim surroundings. Set in the dilapidated district of the Jago, inspired by the now-demolished Old Nichol, the story follows Dicky's attempts at a better life, aided by the well-meaning Reverend Henry Sturt. This 1897 novel, narrated by Sarah Bacaller and Denis Daly, highlights the challenges of poverty and resilience in a hauntingly real backdrop.