| Author |
Rosenfeld, Morris, 1862-1923 |
| Translator |
Frank, Helena |
| Translator |
Stokes, Rose Pastor, 1879-1933 |
| Title |
Songs of Labor, and Other Poems
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Songs of Labor, and Other Poems" by Morris Rosenfeld is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work primarily explores the struggles and emotions of laborers, particularly the plight of the Jewish working class. Through poignant verse, Rosenfeld delves into themes of despair, longing, and the search for identity amidst the harsh realities of industrial life. The poems articulate the challenges faced by workers who often feel like mere machines in the relentless grind of their labor. In "In the Factory," for instance, the speaker reflects on the emotional and physical toll of factory work, expressing a deep sense of alienation. Other poems, like "My Boy," juxtapose parental love with the demands of labor, highlighting the emotional fracture caused by infrequent family interactions. The collection serves not only as a testimony to the hardships of laborers but also as a powerful call for recognition and empathy for their struggles, embodying a blend of personal and communal grief intertwined with hope for liberation and betterment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6859 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 17, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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