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Set in the grim industrial landscape of 19th-century America, this novella explores the harsh realities faced by workers in a steel mill. The story follows Hugh Wolfe, a laborer with artistic aspirations, as he grapples with poverty, societal expectations, and the desire for a better life. Through vivid character portrayals and poignant social commentary, the narrative highlights themes of class struggle, the impact of industrialization, and the quest for personal dignity amidst dehumanizing conditions.
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Life in the Iron-Mills, Rebecca Harding Davis
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- Released
- 2019
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rebecca Harding Davis
- Publisher
- Outlook Verlag
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 42
- ISBN13
- 9783734058851
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Short Stories, American Literature, School, 19th century, University, College
- Rating
- 3.25 out of 5
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- Set in the grim industrial landscape of 19th-century America, this novella explores the harsh realities faced by workers in a steel mill. The story follows Hugh Wolfe, a laborer with artistic aspirations, as he grapples with poverty, societal expectations, and the desire for a better life. Through vivid character portrayals and poignant social commentary, the narrative highlights themes of class struggle, the impact of industrialization, and the quest for personal dignity amidst dehumanizing conditions.