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Work: A Story of Experience

Louisa May Alcott

It is one of "several nineteenth-century novels [which] uncovers the changes in women's work in the new industrial era, as well as the dilemmas, tensions, and the meaning of that work" The story depicts the struggles of a young woman trying to support herself. The main character, Christie Devon, works outside the home in a variety of different jobs, but the end of her story marks "the beginning of a new career as a voice and activist for other working women". (Summary by Bonnie Lee) Author - Louisa May Alcott. Narrator - LibriVox Community. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

Location:

United States

Description:

It is one of "several nineteenth-century novels [which] uncovers the changes in women's work in the new industrial era, as well as the dilemmas, tensions, and the meaning of that work" The story depicts the struggles of a young woman trying to support herself. The main character, Christie Devon, works outside the home in a variety of different jobs, but the end of her story marks "the beginning of a new career as a voice and activist for other working women". (Summary by Bonnie Lee) Author - Louisa May Alcott. Narrator - LibriVox Community. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

Language:

English


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