ENG910 - Blog Post #6

Submitted by Andrea Aguiar on

Specifically in "The Man With the Twisted Lip," the contrast between a text and its imge become obvious, as do the fin-de-siecle ideologies that both represent. In the image of the man that is described as being a "professional begger," ideologies surrounding homelessness and disability are represented, refecting common stereotypes around both that were common in society at the time of illustrtion and publication.

Madame Restell's 5th Avenue Home

This is where Madame Restell built her brownstone mansion and ran her business where she would provide pills (abortifacents), operations, and even housing for women who wanted to have their baby in secret or perhaps even put it up for adoption. She would charge rich women more than poor women, working on a sliding scale depending on the specific woman's needs.Through these various services, she accumulated a considerable amount of wealth that seemed to save her from persecution for a long time.

Chapman & Hall, 186 Strand, London

In 1830, the Chapman and Hall publishing firm was founded at 186 Strand, London. It was founded by Edward Chapman and William Hall, who the company is named after. This publishing company is responsible for publishing numerous key works of literature from the Victorian Era. One key work that was published by Chapman and Hall was Charles Dickens’ novella, A Christmas Carol, illustrated by John Leech. Charles Dickens’ relationship with the firm is responsible for their early success, due to the popularity of his work.

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