That Lass o' Lowrie'S

Name: That Lass o' Lowrie'S
Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett

The story revolves around a young girl named Janet who lives with her cruel and abusive aunt in a small village. She finds solace in her friendship with a boy from a lower social class, but their bond is threatened when Janet's aunt forces her to abandon him. As Janet navigates the complexities of social hierarchy and personal relationships, she must confront the harsh realities of her circumstances and find a way to assert her independence.

By Frances Hodgson Burnett · First published 1876 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Realism, Drama · 44 chapters · 90,719 words

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They did not look like women, or at least a stranger new to the district might easily have been misled by their appearance, as they stood together in a group, by the pit's mouth. There were about a dozen of them there -- all "pit-girls," as they were called; women who wore a dress more than half masculine, and who talked loudly and laughed discordantly, and some of whom, God knows, had faces as hard and brutal as the hardest of their collier brothers and husbands and sweethearts. They had lived among the coal-pits, and had worked early and late at the "mouth," ever since they had been old enough to take part in the heavy labor. It was not to be wondered at that they had lost all bloom of womanly modesty and gentleness.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Date: 1876 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Realism, Drama, Romance, Coming-of-Age
Length: 90,719 words
Structure: 44 chapters, 1,920 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Literary Fiction — The book explores complex characters and social issues, focusing on the life of Joan Lowrie and her struggles in a harsh environment.
Social Realism — The narrative depicts the realities of working-class life in a mining community, highlighting themes of poverty, gender roles, and social injustice.
Drama — The story contains intense emotional conflicts and character development, particularly in Joan's interactions with her environment and other characters.
Romance — There are romantic elements, particularly in the dynamics between Joan and the male characters, though it is not the central focus.