‘A combination of humour and pathos that will be found thoroughly enjoyable. Amid writers of the old and new schools Mr. Sims occupies a distinctive and original place. His stories abound with touches of sympathy and have in them the true ring of humanity which interests and moves both rich and poor.'—Lloyd’s News.
The Dagonet Reciter and Reader: being Readings and
Recitations in Prose and Verse, selected from his own Works by
George R. Sims. Crown 8vo., 1s.; cloth limp, with Portrait, 1s. 6d.
‘The author of “The Dagonet Ballads” is able to portray both the tragedy and the comedy of human life with singular power.'—Leeds Mercury.
Dagonet Ditties. Crown 8vo., 1s.; cloth limp, 1s. 6d.
‘The satirical humour, the playful extravagance, and the skilful knack of versifying which he brings to bear upon topics of the hour—political, social, judicial, and military—will afford abundant entertainment.'—Daily News.
How the Poor Live; and Horrible London. With a Vignette by F. Barnard. Crown 8vo., picture cover, 1s.; cloth,
1s. 6d.
‘Mr. Sims describes what he has actually seen. He visited the worst dens of London. He sketches all the aspects of this gloomy side of London life, its grim humour as well as its deplorable.'—Daily News.
London: CHATTO & WINDUS, Piccadilly.