Demos
1886
Demos: A Story of English Socialism is a novel by George Gissing, first published in April 1886. Set in Victorian England, it explores class struggle and social politics through the lives of characters in the village of Wanley, juxtaposing the genteel Waltham family with the working-class Mutimer family. The narrative delves into themes of identity, privilege, and the impact of industrialization, particularly through the character of Mr. Hubert Eldon, who returns to confront his family's past and the changing societal landscape.
