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Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine. Enriched edition. Resilience and Sacrifice: A Lancashire Factory Family's Story

Par : Edwin Waugh, Fiona Dixon
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  • Nombre de pages149
  • FormatePub
  • ISBN859-65--4750538-9
  • EAN8596547505389
  • Date de parution12/08/2023
  • Protection num.Digital Watermarking
  • Taille1 Mo
  • Infos supplémentairesepub
  • ÉditeurGOOD PRESS

Résumé

In "Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine, " Edwin Waugh intricately documents the plight of working-class families enduring the economic catastrophe that swept through Lancashire during the 1860s. Waugh employs a vivid, often poignant literary style that captures the stark realities and emotional landscapes of factory workers affected by the American Civil War's disruption of cotton supplies.
The work is imbued with local dialect and personal narratives, creating an authentic tapestry of life in a time of hardship, while also serving as a social commentary on the industrial conditions of 19th-century England. Edwin Waugh, a native of Lancashire and a prolific writer, was deeply attuned to the struggles of his community. His experiences as a poet, novelist, and commentator on social issues allowed him to approach the subject with both empathy and urgency.
Waugh's intimate understanding of factory life, combined with his commitment to social justice, fueled his desire to bring awareness to the suffering of the working class, making this book a vital reflection of its time. I highly recommend this essential work to readers interested in social history, industrialization, and the human condition. Waugh's insightful prose not only educates but also evokes a sense of compassion, enriching our understanding of resilience in the face of adversity. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand-picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.