The War Workers (1918)

The War Workers (1918)

E. M. Delafield / EMDelafield

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104509200
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The War Workers is a novel written by E. M. Delafield and published in 1918. The book is set during World War I and follows the lives of a group of women who work in a munitions factory. The main character is Diana Massingberd, a young woman from a wealthy family who decides to volunteer at the factory. Through her experiences, the book explores the challenges and opportunities that arise from women entering the workforce during the war. It also touches on themes of class, gender, and patriotism. The novel is known for its realistic portrayal of the lives of working-class women during the war and was praised for its sympathetic treatment of its characters. Overall, The War Workers provides a fascinating glimpse into a crucial period of social change in British history.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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