<p>In 'Portraits of Curious Characters in London, &c. &c,' the reader is presented with a collection of engrossing descriptions and anecdotes about the eccentric denizens that populated London's diverse neighborhoods. Its anonymous author showcases a keen eye for detail and a rich narrative style that breathes life into the city's quirky inhabitants. The book's text adopts a literary form that ebbs and flows between journalism and prose, capturin...