| Author |
Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875 |
| Title |
Yeast: a Problem
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed by David Price
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| Summary |
"Yeast: a Problem" by Charles Kingsley is a socio-political commentary written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the issues facing the rural poor in England during a time of social reform and political change, advocating for improvements in their living conditions and questioning the morality of the elite. The narrative introduces various characters, including Lancelot Smith, a young man seeking purpose and enlightenment against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal struggles. The opening of the text presents a thoughtful preface, reflecting on social progress over the past twelve years, particularly concerning the laboring class and the impact of reforms such as the new Poor Law and free trade. Kingsley discusses the responsibility of the gentry towards the agricultural poor and critiques the apathy of educated classes in addressing the plight of these workers. Through the lens of characters like Lancelot, who grapples with personal and societal dilemmas, the text sets the stage for deeper exploration of themes such as class disparity, moral integrity, and the quest for a meaningful existence amidst the challenges of the era. The engaging discourse suggests that the book will confront not only the issues of its time but also the potential for individual and collective growth in addressing these pressing matters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Country life -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Rural poor -- England -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10364 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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