Recollections Of Life And Work: Being The Autobiography Of Louisa Twining (1893) - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Recollections of Life and Work: Being the Autobiography of Louisa Twining (1893) is a memoir written by Louisa Twining, a British social reformer and philanthropist who lived from 1820 to 1912. In this book, Twining recounts her life and work, including her efforts to improve the lives of the poor and disadvantaged in Victorian England.Twining was born into a wealthy family and was exposed to social issues from an early age. She became involved in philanthropy as a young woman and eventually founded the Workhouse Visiting Society, which aimed to improve conditions in workhouses and provide support to those living there.Throughout the book, Twining describes her experiences working with the poor and her efforts to effect change in the face of societal and political opposition. She also reflects on her personal life, including her relationships with family and friends, as well as her struggles with illness and loss.Overall, Recollections of Life and Work offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering social reformer and provides valuable insights into the social and political landscape of 19th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
So great and widespreading is the change that has taken place since that time, that those who are living in the midst of the present rush and whirl of life cannot possibly comprehend the vastness of it, or realize the wholly altered circumstances of the times in which their lot is cast. Two classes of writers pass judgment on these changes, the one condemning all progress as evil, and looking back on the days that are gone, shining golden through the haze of distance; while the other considers that the old and the past was narrow and contemptible, and unworthy to be named in comparison with the present. I shall endeavour to avoid both these extremes, striving rather, in the first place, to relate focts and customs concerning the education and modes of life of half a century ago (of which the young of the present day can form no notion); and, secondly, the social progress of that period. That some methods were, in my estimation, better then than now, I shall not attempt to deny; but that the world is nevertheless advancing, and not retrograding, is, and always has been, my firm belief. We cannot, if we would, make the clock go back instead of forward.
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