The Andrew Lang Library

Lost Leaders Essay 14 - Street Noises


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In which the restless clamour of London’s streets is dissected with a delicate blend of humour and exasperation, revealing the persistent howls of chimney-sweeps, milkmen, and costermongers as both a source of daily despair and a curious social refrain. The narrative gently contemplates the futility of reform amidst the city’s accustomed racket, acknowledging that only a minority suffer deeply from the ubiquitous urban uproar, while the rest remain oblivious or resigned.
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