Loretta of the Shipyards
Loretta of the Shipyards is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of Loretta, a young woman who works in a shipyard during World War II. The book follows her journey as she navigates love, loss, and personal growth amidst the backdrop of wartime America.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 8,398 words
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure, Social Commentary
- Length: 8,398 words
- Structure: 1 section, 123 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Romance — Central love story between main characters.
- Drama — Focus on emotional and relational development.
- Adventure — Elements of exploration and personal journey.
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shipyards · industrial · female protagonist · working class · New York · 19th century · romance · family dynamics · social issues · labor · immigration · community