Poor Zeph! (1878)

Poor Zeph! is a novel written by Frederick William Robinson and published in 1878. The story follows the life of Zeph, a young man who is born into poverty and struggles to make a living in Victorian England. Zeph's father is an alcoholic and his mother dies when he is young, leaving him to fend for himself. Despite these challenges, Zeph is determined to make something of himself and sets out to find work. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a kind-hearted woman named Mrs. Jupp, who takes him in and helps him get back on his feet. Zeph also falls in love with a woman named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by his poverty and her social status. As the story unfolds, Zeph faces numerous obstacles and setbacks, but he never loses his spirit or his determination to succeed. Ultimately, Poor Zeph! is a moving tale of perseverance and the human spirit, set against the backdrop of Victorian England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.