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by Lady Augusta Gregory (Author)
The Workhouse Ward is a novel written by Lady Augusta Gregory. The story is set in Ireland during the 19th century and follows the lives of the poor and destitute who are forced to live in the workhouse. The main character, Nora Lahy, is a young woman who is sent to the workhouse after her father dies and her family is unable to support her. Nora struggles to adjust to life in the workhouse, but she eventually finds a sense of purpose by caring for the sick and dying. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a kind-hearted doctor, a cruel matron, and a group of rebellious inmates who are determined to escape. The Workhouse Ward is a powerful and moving story that explores themes of poverty, hardship, and resilience in the face of adversity.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Representative British Dramas Victorian and Modern V2, by Lady Augusta Gregory. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419176080.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
