Workers in the Dawn

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Set in late nineteenth-century London, the novel delves into the struggles of educated and talented individuals from the artisan class seeking to transcend their social status. George Gissing highlights the persistent themes of class, money, and sexuality, illustrating the formidable barriers that hinder their aspirations. This exploration of social mobility and personal ambition reveals the complexities of the human experience amid a rapidly changing society.