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The Hired Man

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Set in early twentieth-century England, the story follows a family's transformation from agricultural laborers to coal miners and their eventual return to farming. This adaptation features a rich musical score that includes chorales, operatic duets, and energetic rhythms, performed by a cast of 5 women and 14 men. The narrative captures the essence of rural and industrial life, reflecting on the struggles and resilience of working-class families during that era.

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The Hired Man, Melvyn Bragg, Baron Bragg

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2017
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English
Released
2017
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Paperback
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70
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9780573080715
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Set in early twentieth-century England, the story follows a family's transformation from agricultural laborers to coal miners and their eventual return to farming. This adaptation features a rich musical score that includes chorales, operatic duets, and energetic rhythms, performed by a cast of 5 women and 14 men. The narrative captures the essence of rural and industrial life, reflecting on the struggles and resilience of working-class families during that era.