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The Bread-Winners
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023653343
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
“The Bread-Winners, †a novel by John Hay, offers a stark portrayal of social tensions in a late 19th-century American city. Set against a backdrop of labor unrest and economic disparity, the story explores the widening gap between the wealthy elite and the working class. Through compelling characters and vivid descriptions, Hay examines themes of power, privilege, and the struggle for survival in a rapidly changing society.
Initially published anonymously, The Bread-Winners sparked considerable debate and controversy due to its critical depiction of labor movements and its sympathetic portrayal of the upper class. Despite the initial backlash, the novel remains a significant work of American literature, offering valuable insights into the social and economic issues of the Gilded Age. Its enduring themes of class conflict and social injustice continue to resonate with readers today.
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