1. The Cries of London

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Note on Texts ix
4. Abbreviations xi
5. Preface xiii
6. Introduction: In Death Divided 1
7. 1. The Cries of London 17
8. 2. Only Practical Men Are Wanted Here 38
9. 3. Crass Clanging Town 66
10. 4. Power & Purpose 94
11. 5. The Hand of E. (I) 129
12. 6. The Hand of E. (II) 154
13. 7. Literary London (I) 176
14. 8. Literary London (II) 205
15. 9. The Well-Beloved 221
16. 10. London Streets and Interiors 234
17. Epilogue: Christmas in the Elgin Room 259
18. Notes 269
19. Selected Bibliography 289
20. Illustration Sources 295
21. Acknowledgements 297
22. Index 299