Sweeney Todd: The Barber of Fleet Street

Name: Sweeney Todd: The Barber of Fleet Street
Author: James Malcolm Rymer
ISBN: 9781787361829

Author: James Malcolm Rymer
Series: Sacred World
Language: English
Length: 1440 pages
ISBN: 9781787361829
Published: 7 April 2020
Imprint: Adelphi Press

Sweeney Todd
Demon Barber
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Description

"Sweeney Todd: The Barber of Fleet Street" by James Malcolm Rymer is a chilling tale of crime and revenge set in Victorian London. The story follows Sweeney Todd, a sinister barber who murders his clients and disposes of their bodies through a grisly partnership with Mrs. Lovett, who uses them in her meat pies. Filled with suspense, dark humor, and moral decay, the narrative explores themes of greed, justice, and the macabre. Serialized in the 19th century, it captivates readers with its atmospheric tension and intricate plot twists. A cornerstone of Gothic fiction, this timeless classic continues to inspire adaptations, showcasing humanity's fascination with the grotesque and tragic.

Author

James Malcolm Rymer (1814–1884) was an English penny-dreadful writer, often credited with Sweeney Todd: The Barber of Fleet Street — the urban gothic of the demon barber that still haunts popular culture. Cheap serials, high shock: Rymer helped invent Victorian horror for the masses, where Fleet Street is both address and nightmare.

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