Life in the Iron-Mills
By Rebecca Harding Davis
Length1h 31m
About this audiobook
'Life in the Iron-Mills; Or, The Korl Woman' is a short novel by Rebecca Harding Davis that is set in the industrializing America of the 19th century. The protagonist, Hugh Wolfe, is a Welsh immigrant who works in one of the town's iron mills. He also has exceptional talent in sculpting korl, a byproduct of iron. The novel highlights the grueling life of laborers, deprivation, and social inequality as it explores the struggles faced by working-class people. It's a sharp critique of the American dream and provides significant insights into the living conditions and exploitation faced by immigrants and laborers.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length1 hr 31 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 1, 1861
LanguageEnglish
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