The People of the Abyss

Set against a backdrop of societal neglect, the narrative explores the harsh realities of life for the impoverished in early 20th-century England. Through the character of Dan Cullen, a docker living in a squalid, cramped room, the text highlights the struggles of the working class, emphasizing their vulnerability and the grim conditions they endure. The vivid descriptions of the environment, marked by violence and decay, serve as a stark commentary on the persistence of poverty and the human spirit's resilience amidst despair.