“The whirlpool![...] It's got hold of me, and I'm going down, old man—and it looks black as hell.”
Book:The Whirlpool
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The Whirlpool
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George Gissing
George Gissing was an English novelist known for his profound depiction of the lives of the working class. His works often focus on the struggles of the lower class and critical reflections on Victorian British society. more
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