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Rebecca Harding Davis

    Rebecca Blaine Harding Davis was an American author and journalist, regarded as a pioneer of literary realism in American literature. Through her writing, she deliberately addressed the plight of marginalized groups in the 19th century, including Black people, women, Native Americans, immigrants, and the working class. Her work aimed to effect social change by highlighting their struggles. An influential text published in 1861 quickly established her as a recognized writer, shaping her literary legacy.

    Margret Howth A Story Of To-Day
    Life in the Iron Mills
    • 2024

      Margret Howth A Story Of To-Day

      • 136 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of 19th-century industrial America, the story follows Margret Howth, a determined orphan who works as a clerk in a cotton mill. As she navigates the harsh realities faced by industrial workers, the narrative highlights the socio-economic challenges and personal aspirations in a time of inequality. Margret's romantic entanglements with various suitors reflect different societal facets, while the novel critiques the tensions between the working class and the industrial elite. It is notable for its realistic depiction of industrial life and early feminist themes.

      Margret Howth A Story Of To-Day
    • 2004

      Life in the Iron Mills

      • 120 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      3.3(12)Add rating

      Rebecca Harding Davis's classic story illustrates the desperately hard lives of immigrants working in an American industrial town. The language has been updated for modern readers, but the plot and characters are just as she told them. Includes the original version in an appendix and an essay from a modern scholar.

      Life in the Iron Mills