Ginx's Baby: His Birth and Other Misfortunes; a Satire (eBook, PDF) - Jenkins, Edward
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CRITIC.—I never read a more improbable story in my life. AUTHOR.—Notwithstanding, it may be true. Synopsis 1870 novel. "On the day when our hero was born, Mr. and Mrs. Ginx were living at Number Five, Rosemary Street, in the City of Westminster. The being then and there brought into the world was not the only human entity to which the title of "Ginx's Baby" was or had been appropriate. Ginx had been married to Betsy Hicks at St. John's, Westminster, on the twenty-fifth day of October, 18-, as appears from the "marriage lines" retained by Betsy Ginx, and carefully collated by me with the original register. Our hero was their thirteenth child."…mehr

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CRITIC.—I never read a more improbable story in my life. AUTHOR.—Notwithstanding, it may be true. Synopsis 1870 novel. "On the day when our hero was born, Mr. and Mrs. Ginx were living at Number Five, Rosemary Street, in the City of Westminster. The being then and there brought into the world was not the only human entity to which the title of "Ginx's Baby" was or had been appropriate. Ginx had been married to Betsy Hicks at St. John's, Westminster, on the twenty-fifth day of October, 18-, as appears from the "marriage lines" retained by Betsy Ginx, and carefully collated by me with the original register. Our hero was their thirteenth child."
Autorenporträt
Edward Jenkins (1838–1910) was a British author and Liberal politician, who gained recognition with his satirical novel 'Ginx's Baby: His Birth and Other Misfortunes; a Satire' (1870). The novel proved to be a sensation, dramatically illustrating Jenkins's wit and his concerns with social issues. It centers on a London laborer, Ginx, and his family, navigating the vicissitudes of poverty and the bureaucratic inadequacies of Victorian welfare systems. Jenkins's biting satire critiques the ineptitude of societal institutions and the hypocrisy of the charity in that era, earning a place among impactful social satires of the 19th century. The success of the book, which went through multiple editions, underscored the public appetite for politically infused literature and Jenkins's skill in blending humor with serious commentary. Jenkins's literary style is characterized by its incisive humor, command of the political and social milieu of the time, and a propensity for the satirical dissection of Victorian society's foibles. Beyond his literary career, Jenkins's alignment with liberal values was evident in his participation in the political arena, which not only informed his writing but also reflected his commitment to social justice and reform. 'Ginx's Baby' remains Edward Jenkins's most notable work, preserving his legacy as a writer who successfully integrated satire with social criticism.