Alfred Williams

Life in a Railway Factory (eBook, ePUB)

Insight into Railway Factory Life in the 19th Century

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Life in a Railway Factory," Alfred Williams offers a vivid portrayal of the lives of factory workers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by industrial transformation in Britain. Williams employs a rich, descriptive prose style, immersing readers in the daily rhythms and relentless labor that characterized the railway industry. The book serves as a poignant social document, detailing the grind of mechanized work, the camaraderie among laborers, and the socio-economic challenges they faced, all set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing nation. Williams'Äôs observations reflect a broader literary trend of realism, providing an authentic snapshot of working-class life that resonates with contemporary social critiques. Alfred Williams, a skilled laborer himself and a staunch advocate for workers' rights, draws from his personal experiences within the factory system. This firsthand knowledge imbues his writing with authenticity and urgency, as he seeks to illuminate the struggles of the industrial labor force. Williams's background as a poet and his commitment to social justice inform his detailed narrative style, making his observations not just informative but also deeply empathetic. "Life in a Railway Factory" is an essential read for those interested in industrial history, labor studies, and the social fabric of early twentieth-century Britain. It not only chronicles the arduous realities of factory life but also serves as a reminder of the resilience and dignity of workers. Williams's insightful reflections invite readers to consider the ongoing implications of industrial work in our modern age.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 531
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066236021
• Artikelnr.: 58754023

Autorenporträt

Known as 'The Hammerman Poet' and 'The Wiltshire Poet' Alfred Williams was born in 1877 in South Marston, near Swindon. Family poverty forced him to begin working for a farmer at the age of eight. While still a teenager he joined two of his elder brothers at the GWR works at Swindon. Throughout his life he was a prolific writer of both prose and poetry and his thirst for knowledge was immense -he even taught himself Sanskrit. The shock of receiving news of his beloved wife, Mary's, terminal illness proved fatal to him and he died just before her in 1930.