The Unemployables (1907)

The Unemployables is a novel written by Edmond Kelly and published in 1907. The book tells the story of a group of men who are unable to find work and are forced to live on the streets of New York City. The main character, Tom Lacy, is a former journalist who has fallen on hard times and is now living in poverty. He meets a group of other unemployed men, including a former lawyer, a failed businessman, and a disgraced politician. Together, they form a community and try to survive in a world that has no use for them. The book explores themes of poverty, unemployment, and the struggle for survival in a capitalist society. It also offers a critique of the American Dream and the idea that anyone can achieve success through hard work and determination. Overall, The Unemployables is a powerful and moving portrayal of the lives of those who are left behind by society.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.