American Literature – 1860 to Present
Poverty is the state of having insufficient financial resources to meet basic living standards, such as food, shelter, and healthcare. It often encompasses not just a lack of income but also social exclusion, limited access to education, and the inability to participate fully in society. This condition is a crucial theme in various literary movements, especially in the context of urban realism and the broader impacts of urbanization on literature.
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