The War-Workers by E.M. Delafield

Name: The War-Workers
Author: E.M. Delafield

The War Workers by E.M. Delafield is a novel that explores the lives of women during World War I. The book follows the experiences of three young women who work in munitions factories and their struggles to maintain their identities as individuals while also fulfilling their patriotic duty. The story is told from the perspective of each character, providing insight into their individual motivations and challenges.

By E.M. Delafield · First published 2023 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Feminist Literature · 20 chapters · 95,645 words

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At the Hostel for Voluntary Workers, in Questerham, Miss Vivian, Director of the Midland Supply Depôt, was under discussion that evening.

Half a dozen people, all of whom had been working for Miss Vivian ever since ten o'clock that morning, as they had worked the day before and would work again the next day, sat in the Hostel sitting-room and talked about their work and about Miss Vivian.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E.M. Delafield
Date: 2023 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Feminist Literature, Drama, Satire
Length: 95,645 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 2,707 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The novel takes place during World War I, exploring the wartime experience on the home front.
War Fiction — Though not focused on battlefield engagements, the book looks at the impact of war on society and individual lives, fitting into the broader genre of War Fiction.
Feminist Literature — The book's portrayal of female characters working in the war effort, and its critique of gender inequality in the period, align it with elements of Feminist Literature.
Drama — Focused on the interplay between characters and their personal emotional journeys during a tumultuous time, the novel has aspects of the Drama genre.