"The War-Workers" by E. M. Delafield is a story set during World War I about women supporting the war effort at the Midland Supply DepĂ´t. At the center is Miss Charmian Vivian, the director, who is known for her strength as she deals with many responsibilities. The story shows the sacrifices made, the friendships formed, and the social situations that develop among the women working for the war. We are introduced to Miss Vivian in the opening at the Questerham Hostel for Voluntary Workers; the discussions among the staff highlight Miss Vivian's heavy workload and the impact of her hard work. We come across multiple viewpoints that highlight the effectiveness of Vivian but also the strain it puts on both her and her team. Through characters like Miss Delmege and Miss Marsh, the story shows both the supportive and competitive sides of their relationships, setting the scene for examining their lives and the difficulties they face as wartime volunteers.
The War-Workers
By E. M. Delafield
In a time of war, a group of women find strength and face challenges as they come together to support their country.
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About the AuthorEdmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, née de la Pasture, commonly known as E. M. Delafield, was a prolific English author. She wrote novels, short stories, and plays, among other genres, but Delafield is best known for her largely autobiographical Diary of a Provincial Lady, which took the form of a journal of the life of an upper-middle class Englishwoman living mostly in a Devon village of the 1930s. In sequels, the Provincial Lady buys a flat in London, travels to America and attempts to find war-work during the Phoney War. Delafield's other works include an account of a visit to the Soviet Union, but this is not part of the Provincial Lady series, despite having been reprinted with the title The Provincial Lady in Russia. Delafield is considered by many to have been a master of the comedy of manners.
Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, née de la Pasture, commonly known as E. M. Delafield, was a prolific English author. She wrote novels, short stories, and plays, among other genres, but Delafield is best known for her largely autobiographical Diary of a Provincial Lady, which took the form of a journal of the life of an upper-middle class Englishwoman living mostly in a Devon village of the 1930s. In sequels, the Provincial Lady buys a flat in London, travels to America and attempts to find war-work during the Phoney War. Delafield's other works include an account of a visit to the Soviet Union, but this is not part of the Provincial Lady series, despite having been reprinted with the title The Provincial Lady in Russia. Delafield is considered by many to have been a master of the comedy of manners.
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