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Lifetime: 1847 - 1922 Passed: ≈ 102 years ago

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George R. Sims

Books by George R. Sims

In The Workhouse: Christmas Day Cover image

In The Workhouse: Christmas Day

Poetry Satire Non-Fiction Drama
Christmas Poverty Injustice Hypocrisy social commentary Victorian era Law Ballad Social reform Workhouse Monotone Dramatic Monologue

'In The Workhouse: Christmas Day' is a powerful and poignant poem by George R. Sims, a prominent Victorian journalist known for his social commentary. The poem takes the form of a dramatic monologue, delivered by an inmate confined within a workhouse...

Dagonet Ditties Cover image

Dagonet Ditties

Poetry Satire
Victorian Satire Commentary London Verse Humor Rhyme English Cockney Social issues Dagonet

Dagonet Ditties is a collection of humorous and satirical poems by George R. Sims. Originally published in the literary magazine "The Referee," these poems offer a witty and often irreverent commentary on Victorian society. Sims's verse is known for...