'Cockaigne' was a term used by moralists at that time as a metaphor for gluttony and drunkenness, while Britain adopted the name humorously for London. The work presents various aspects of turn-of-the-century London and Londoners.
The term 'Cockaigne,' used by moralists to describe excessive indulgence in food and drink, was adopted humorously by Britain as a moniker for London. The work explores different facets of 1900s London and its residents.