| Author |
Giberne, Agnes, 1845-1939 |
| Illustrator |
Irwin, M. (Madelaine) |
| Title |
Too dearly bought : or, The town strike
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| Original Publication |
London: John F. Shaw and Co., 1894.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Summary |
"Too Dearly Bought: Or, The Town Strike" by Agnes Giberne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the struggles of working-class individuals during a strike in a grim manufacturing town, focusing on characters like Peter Pope, a persuasive delegate advocating for workers’ rights, and John Holdfast, who believes in doing what is right despite the prevailing sentiment. The contrasting perspectives on labor, rights, and the impact of social movements emerge as central themes. At the start of the novel, the excitement builds in the town with the approach of a procession led by the eloquent Peter Pope, rallying men to strike for improved wages and working conditions. Families witness the event with mixed feelings; while children revel in the spectacle, wives like Martha Stevens express concern over their husbands joining the struggle, fearing for their families' well-being amid rising tensions and potential starvation. The early chapters introduce the core characters and set the stage for exploring the ramifications of the strike on both personal and societal levels, highlighting the conflict between the pursuit of rights and the harsh realities of life for working-class families. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Didactic fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Strikes and lockouts -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73196 |
| Release Date |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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