"Life in the Iron-Mills; Or, The Korl Woman" by Rebecca Harding Davis is a compelling story that exposes the difficult lives of working-class people in the late 1800s during the growth of factories. The book is about the widespread challenges, involving topics of being poor, knowing who you are, and wanting beauty in a harsh world. It asks important questions about society and how people are treated. The main character, Hugh Wolfe, works in an iron mill and feels trapped by his boring life. His cousin, Deborah, works hard to take care of her family and Hugh. They both dream of something better while working hard and dealing with very little. Hugh makes art from waste material, showing his hidden hopes. The story reaches a turning point when Hugh makes a difficult decision, leading to outcomes that show the struggles of the working class and his eventual imprisonment. The tale reflects on what it means to be human, highlighting deep sadness and the search for purpose amid tough times.
Life in the Iron-Mills; Or, The Korl Woman
By Rebecca Harding Davis
In a world of iron and waste, a desperate man sculpts beauty from his pain, while his devoted cousin makes a faithful sacrifice.
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About the AuthorRebecca Blaine Harding Davis was an American author and journalist. She was a pioneer of literary realism in American literature. She graduated valedictorian from Washington Female Seminary in Pennsylvania. Her most important literary work is the short story "Life in the Iron-Mills," published in the April 1861 edition of The Atlantic Monthly. Throughout her lifetime, Davis sought to effect social change for African Americans, women, Native Americans, immigrants, and the working class, by intentionally writing about the plight of these marginalized groups in the 19th century.
Rebecca Blaine Harding Davis was an American author and journalist. She was a pioneer of literary realism in American literature. She graduated valedictorian from Washington Female Seminary in Pennsylvania. Her most important literary work is the short story "Life in the Iron-Mills," published in the April 1861 edition of The Atlantic Monthly. Throughout her lifetime, Davis sought to effect social change for African Americans, women, Native Americans, immigrants, and the working class, by intentionally writing about the plight of these marginalized groups in the 19th century.
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