Illustrations of political economy, Volume 7 (of 9) by Harriet Martineau
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"Illustrations of Political Economy, Volume 7 (of 9)" by Harriet Martineau is a collection of social and economic insights written in the mid-19th century. This particular volume contains narratives that aim to illustrate complex political economy concepts through relatable tales. The overarching theme of the book revolves around the struggles faced by the lower classes during a period of economic hardship, examining how societal structures impact individual lives and labor. The opening
of the volume introduces the chapter "Sowers Not Reapers," painting a vivid picture of a drought-stricken Yorkshire landscape as two women, Mrs. Kay and Mary, await news of rain. Their conversations reveal the grim realities of their lives, marked by shortages of food and uncertainty about the future. Mrs. Kay expresses her fears regarding the poor harvest and the dangers lurking in their surroundings, highlighting the tension and anxiety prevalent among the working-class characters. Meanwhile, the narrative deftly underscores the disparity between the toil of the poor and the abundance enjoyed by the more fortunate, setting the stage for an exploration of the broader implications of economic policies and societal neglect experienced by the laboring class. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 |
|---|---|
| Title | Illustrations of political economy, Volume 7 (of 9) |
| Original Publication | London: Charles Fox, Paternoster-Row, 1834. |
| Contents | Sowers not reapers -- Cinnamon and pearls -- A tale of the Tyne. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Social problems -- Fiction |
| Subject | Didactic fiction, English |
| Subject | Political fiction, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73664 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73664-8 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 510 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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