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The Workhouse Ward

The Workhouse Ward

Gregory, Lady Augusta

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Literary Figures21st Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162829346
ISBN13: 9781162829340
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.09
Height: 0.04 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Workhouse Ward is a novel written by Lady Augusta Gregory. The story is set in Ireland during the 19th century and follows the lives of the poor and destitute who are forced to live in a workhouse. The main character of the novel is Nora Lahy, a young woman who is sent to the workhouse after her father dies and her family is left with no means of support. Nora is determined to escape the harsh conditions of the workhouse and find a better life for herself.As Nora struggles to survive in the workhouse, she meets a variety of characters, including other inmates, the workhouse master, and a local doctor. Through her interactions with these characters, Nora learns about the injustices of the workhouse system and the poverty that plagues Ireland.Throughout the novel, Lady Augusta Gregory explores themes of poverty, class, and social inequality. She also highlights the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit in the face of adversity.The Workhouse Ward is a powerful and moving novel that provides a vivid portrayal of life in a workhouse during a time of great social upheaval in Ireland. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, social justice, and the human experience.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Representative British Dramas Victorian and Modern V2, by Lady Augusta Gregory. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419176080.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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