Polly of Parker’s Rents (1899)

Polly of Parker's Rents is a novel written by Grace Thyrza Hannam Kimmins and published in 1899. The story takes place in the slums of London, where Polly, a young girl, lives with her family in a small and cramped apartment. Despite her difficult living conditions, Polly is a spirited and determined girl who dreams of a better life.The novel follows Polly's adventures as she navigates the challenges of poverty and social inequality in Victorian England. Along the way, she befriends a group of street children and becomes involved in their struggles for survival. She also encounters a wealthy benefactor who takes an interest in her and offers her a chance at a better life.Through Polly's story, the novel explores themes of social class, poverty, and the struggle for human dignity. It also offers a vivid portrayal of life in the slums of London during the late 19th century. Overall, Polly of Parker's Rents is a moving and inspiring tale of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.