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Harvest

By Mrs. Humphry Ward
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The narrative follows the arrival of a young educated woman as tenant of a local farm and the ripple effects her presence and modern methods produce in a drought‑strained rural community. Through conversations among labourers, landowners, clergy and newcomers, it traces tensions between old habits and postwar change: shifting wages and work conditions, new roles for women, political disputes including pacifism and patriotism, and the modernization of farming. Social relationships, generational differences, and moral debates about responsibility, duty, and reform unfold as the village adjusts to economic pressures and altered social expectations.

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Mrs. Humphry Ward

Mrs. Humphry Ward was an English novelist and biographer, known for her insightful exploration of social issues and the complexities of human relationships. Her literary career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during which she published numerous works that often reflected her progressive views on women's rights and education. Among her notable titles is "Helbeck of Bannisdale," a novel that delves into themes of faith and moral conflict. In addition to her fiction, she is recognized for her autobiographical writings, particularly "A Writer's Recollections," which provide a glimpse into her life and the literary circles of her time.

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