Curiosities of Street Literature

Name: Curiosities of Street Literature
Author: Charles Hindley

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CEFR level: C1
Length: 11 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Dive into the vibrant world of 19th-century street literature, where rival printers battle over bawdy ballads, political broadsides, and sensational tales crafted for the amusement of London’s lower classes. Explore the raw, unpolished voice of the streets through authentic prints and lively anecdotes.

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