Within the Gates
The novel explores the lives of several characters connected to a textile mill in a small New England town during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the struggles of the working class, particularly women, and their fight for better wages and working conditions. It also delves into themes of social inequality, poverty, and the consequences of industrialization on individuals and communities.
By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward · First published 1901 · Genre: Spiritual, Religious, Fiction · 11 chapters · 28,610 words
First lines
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ. DOCTOR ESMERALD THORNE, _a city physician_. HELEN THORNE, _his wife_. LADDIE, _their child_. (_Between four and five years of age._) MRS. FAYTH, _a patient of the Doctor's, and a friend of Mrs. Thorne's, an invalid_. DOCTOR GAZELL, _a hospital physician not in harmony with Dr. Thorne_. DR. CARVER, _a young surgeon_. MAGGIE, _a maid_. A Priest, Nurses, Patients, Servants, People in the Street, Spirits, the Angel Azrael.
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Within the Gates is listed on Textopian as a play by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, dated 1901 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Spiritual, Religious, Fiction, Philosophical, Inspirational
- Length: 28,610 words
- Structure: 11 chapters, 798 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Spiritual — The book explores themes of the afterlife and spiritual experiences.
- Religious — It delves into religious concepts and the idea of heaven.
- Fiction — The narrative is a work of fiction with imaginative elements.
- Philosophical — It addresses philosophical questions about life and death.
Tags
Feminism · Social Commentary · Christian Fiction · Religious Themes · Women's Rights · Labor Movement · Industrialization · Urban Life · Poverty · Inequality · Social Justice · Reform