The Rat-Pit by Patrick MacGill

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Author MacGill, Patrick, 1890?-1963
Title The Rat-Pit
Note Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Rat-Pit" by Patrick MacGill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the impoverished environment of Donegal, Ireland, focusing on the lives of the downtrodden, including women supported by community ties as they navigate the hardships of their existence. The protagonist, Norah Ryan, embodies the struggle against societal judgment and economic despair, representing the plight of many in a world marked by shame and survival. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Norah and her frail mother in a ramshackle cabin at dawn amid a harsh winter storm. Norah prepares to leave for the town, where she has hopes of procuring food while her mother, bedridden and unwell, urges her to be careful. As Norah ventures out, we see the gritty realities of life populated by impoverished women who endure great suffering yet share a deep camaraderie. Through vivid descriptions of their daily struggles and communal reliance, the opening portrays a raw yet poignant portrait of life at the margins, setting the stage for Norah's journey through hardship, maternal responsibility, and societal judgments that define her fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Women immigrants -- Fiction
Subject Poor women -- Fiction
Subject Prostitutes -- Fiction
Subject Boardinghouses -- Fiction
Subject Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 50895
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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