Workers in the Dawn

Workers in the Dawn Series

This series delves into the tumultuous early 20th century, a time when the working class rose to demand their rights. Readers follow the lives of ordinary people, their hopes, struggles, and sacrifices in a relentless pursuit of a fairer society. The narratives weave together personal dramas with the broader societal shifts that shaped the modern world. It's a compelling chronicle of courage and resilience against the backdrop of industrial change and social unrest.

Workers in the Dawn

George Robert Gissing

914 pages
32 hours of reading

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Focusing on urban social issues, this novel explores the harsh realities of poverty, cultural deprivation, class struggles, the tyranny of money, and women's roles in society. George Gissing employs his literary skill and personal insights to create a passionate and dramatic narrative. Originally published in 1880 as a three-volume work, this modern edition includes a comprehensive critical introduction and detailed scholarly notes, enhancing the reader's understanding of its themes and context.

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Workers in the Dawn