The Unemployables (1907)

By Edmond Kelly

Book Overview

""The Unemployables"" is a novel written by Edmond Kelly and published in 1907. The book tells the story of a group of working-class individuals who struggle to find employment in the early 20th century. The main character, Tom Larkin, is a young man who is unable to find work despite his best efforts. He is joined by a cast of other characters, including a single mother, an elderly man, and a disabled man, all of whom face similar struggles. The novel explores the harsh realities of poverty and unemployment during this time period, as well as the social and economic factors that contribute to these issues. It also touches on themes of class inequality, social justice, and the power of collective action. Overall, ""The Unemployables"" is a powerful and thought-provoking work of fiction that sheds light on the struggles faced by working-class individuals in early 20th century America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116507155X
• ISBN13: 9781165071555
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"