It Is Never Too Late to Mend

The story of It Is Never Too Late to Mend follows the character of George Fielding a farmer who is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. He is unjustly sentenced to a harsh prison and the novel delves into his experiences and the injustices he faces within the penal system. Charles Reade through this novel aimed to shed light on the brutal and inhumane conditions in British prisons and the need for reform. His work is considered part of the social reform literature of the 19th century which sought to expose and address societal injustices and inequities. It Is Never Too Late to Mend is one of Charles Reade''s notable works and is significant for its social critique and its advocacy for penal reform. The novel played a role in raising awareness of the issues within the prison system and contributed to the broader debate on prison reform in the 19th century.