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Richard Whiteing
1840–1928
Best known for sharp, socially aware fiction, this Victorian writer moved from engraving into journalism and went on to write vividly about life in London. His work often focused on ordinary people and the pressures of class and city life.
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The island : or, an adventure of a person of quality
by Richard Whiteing
About the author
Born in London in 1840, Richard Whiteing was an English author and journalist who first trained as an engraver under Benjamin Wyon before turning to writing. He made an early mark in journalism in the 1860s, and his career went on to include reporting and commentary as well as fiction.
Whiteing is remembered for novels and sketches that brought working- and lower-middle-class London to the page with energy and sympathy. His writing is often noted for its realism, humor, and interest in social inequality, qualities that helped make books such as No. 5 John Street stand out.
He lived a long life, dying in 1928, and left behind work that links late Victorian journalism with socially observant fiction. For listeners who enjoy classic writing rooted in the everyday drama of city life, his books offer both strong atmosphere and a keen eye for people.