As We Are and As We May Be by Walter Besant
"As We Are and As We May Be" by Walter Besant is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century that explores social issues and reflections on the human condition. The work is primarily focused on the challenges faced by working women and the increase in educated women competing in various professions, addressing both the opportunities and obstacles they encounter in a rapidly evolving society. The opening of the book
introduces the concept of the working gentlewoman, highlighting the growing number of educated women who seek employment in challenging economic circumstances. Besant discusses the shame of women having to sell their labor much like lower-class laborers and critiques the harsh realities they face, including low wages and the difficulties of finding meaningful work. He emphasizes the need for systemic changes, such as education and training, to empower women to secure their livelihoods and avoid the pitfalls of poverty. The initial essay sets a critical tone for the collection, revealing Besant's philanthropic ideals and hopes for societal progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Besant, Walter, 1836-1901 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03020204 |
| Title | As We Are and As We May Be |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Bryan Ness, Keith M. Eckrich and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Social problems |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14191 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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