An Elizabethan Lady

Bess, living in Cheapside, London, discusses the challenges of overcrowding, disease, and economic changes. She highlights the impact of population growth, poverty, and the rise of vagabonds. Bess emphasizes the importance of charity and social responsibility, while criticizing the inefficacy of poor laws and social systems. She concludes with her plans to attend the theater.

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