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Title: "Erb"
Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Erb" by W. Pett Ridge is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Herbert Barnes, affectionately known as Erb, a young working-class man who is evolving as a speaker and advocate for labor rights in a London park setting. His journey explores themes of social justice, personal ambition, and relationships within the backdrop of London's labor movements. At the start, we witness Erb being introduced to the crowd as a speaker at a gathering in Southwark Park, where he addresses fellow workers about their struggles and aspirations. He responds to hecklers with wit while grappling with his own insecurities and the expectations of his peers. The opening also highlights his dynamic relationship with his sister Louisa, who offers a contrast to his more serious demeanor and provides insight into domestic life, showing the complexities and challenges they face amidst their social circumstances. The narrative sets the stage for further exploration of Erb's character and his role in the labor movement as he navigates friendships and societal structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ridge, W. Pett (William Pett), 1859-1930
EBook No.: 56029
Published: Nov 22, 2017
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Working class -- Fiction
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: "Erb"
Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Erb" by W. Pett Ridge is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Herbert Barnes, affectionately known as Erb, a young working-class man who is evolving as a speaker and advocate for labor rights in a London park setting. His journey explores themes of social justice, personal ambition, and relationships within the backdrop of London's labor movements. At the start, we witness Erb being introduced to the crowd as a speaker at a gathering in Southwark Park, where he addresses fellow workers about their struggles and aspirations. He responds to hecklers with wit while grappling with his own insecurities and the expectations of his peers. The opening also highlights his dynamic relationship with his sister Louisa, who offers a contrast to his more serious demeanor and provides insight into domestic life, showing the complexities and challenges they face amidst their social circumstances. The narrative sets the stage for further exploration of Erb's character and his role in the labor movement as he navigates friendships and societal structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ridge, W. Pett (William Pett), 1859-1930
EBook No.: 56029
Published: Nov 22, 2017
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Working class -- Fiction
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.