The Victorian Labor Struggle – 4 Classic Working-Class Tales (eBook)

Enriched edition. North and South, Demos, The Nether World, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, George Gissing, George Robert Gissing, Robert Tressell (Autoren)

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2025
2731 Seiten
e-artnow Collections (Verlag)
859-654787297-9 (EAN)

Infos

The Victorian Labor Struggle – 4 Classic Working-Class Tales captures the potent narratives of labor, industry, and class in 19th century Britain, engaging readers with its thematic depth and stylistic diversity. This anthology offers a vivid depiction of the social realities and turbulent shifts during the Victorian period. Each work within this collection presents a portrait of struggles and aspirations of the working class, juxtaposed with the rigid structures of the capitalist order. The narratives vividly explore themes such as economic oppression, personal dignity, and collective resistance, leaving lasting impressions without singling out authors and letting the stories speak for themselves. The anthology draws from the pens of distinguished Victorian authors whose works significantly contributed to discussions around labor and social justice. Each author brings a unique voice shaped by their own experiences and the historical context of the burgeoning Industrial Revolution. This collection reflects the dynamic intersections of realism and social commentary characteristic of the era. The varied backgrounds and perspectives of the contributors offer nuanced insights into the human condition and collective struggles against economic tyranny, contributing to broader historical and literary dialogues influenced by movements like Socialism and Realism. Readers of The Victorian Labor Struggle are afforded an extraordinary opportunity to immerse themselves in the complexities of 19th-century working-class life through this masterful anthology. With its rich tapestry of voices, the collection offers an educational and thought-provoking exploration of significant socio-economic issues of the past and their reflections in contemporary discussions. It invites readers to engage with the stories for an enriched understanding of the Victorian era's labor challenges and to appreciate the craft of blending narrative art with social critique within a single compelling volume.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.12.2025
• Einführung: Phelan West
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Phelan West
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: British social commentary tales • class disparity literature • historical socioeconomic themes • industrial revolution stories • nineteenth-century England settings • nineteenth-century working-class fiction • social realism classics • Victorian era labor issues • Victorian working-class struggle • working-class narrative exploration