| Author |
Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
| Title |
Through the Fray: A Tale of the Luddite Riots
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Martin Robb, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Through the Fray: A Tale of the Luddite Riots" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the early 19th century, exploring the social unrest and Luddite Riots in England, focusing on the struggles faced by the working class due to industrialization. The main character, Edward Sankey, emerges from a harsh educational environment and faces the turmoil of societal and personal challenges, navigating his way through conflicts arising from the impact of new machinery on workers’ livelihoods. The opening of the novel introduces the dire circumstances of the working class during a period of economic hardship. Set in a Yorkshire school, it highlights the oppressive educational practices of Mr. Hathorn, who punishes his students harshly for a crime the boys did not commit—the death of a school cat. As tensions escalate, Ned Sankey, the protagonist, rallies his peers to resist the tyranny of their master, culminating in a rebellion that leads to dire consequences. This portion establishes the themes of injustice and resistance, as well as foreshadowing Ned’s involvement in the broader social upheaval caused by the Luddite movement within the industrial landscape of England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Luddites -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8732 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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