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100 1 _aBalfour, Grant,
_d1853-1940
245 1 0 _aOn Strike Till 3
246 1 _aOn Strike Till Three
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-08-27
508 _aProduced by Al Haines, prepared from scans obtained from Internet Archive.
520 _a"On Strike Till 3" by Grant Balfour is a poignant narrative poem published in the early 20th century. This work tells a touching story that blends themes of love, sacrifice, and social struggle, likely reflecting the early labor movements and the economic challenges faced by workers. The poem focuses on the lives of a widowed mother and her young son, illustrating their hardships and aspirations amidst their everyday realities. The story unfolds during a cold Christmas Eve, where the mother, a tireless worker, and her son David share a simple yet profound bond. David is filled with ideas of love and hope, believing he can provide a better life for his mother. As the poem progresses, the mother suffers from illness exacerbated by her arduous labor, leading her to seek treatment away from home. David, in his innocence, learns about the concept of a workers' strike and innocently initiates his own "strike" in the hopes of aiding his mother's situation. Tragically, both mother and son's lives come to an end, leaving a bittersweet reminder of their struggles against the backdrop of love and longing. The poem ultimately highlights the themes of compassion and the harsh realities faced by those grappling with poverty and illness, effectively delivering a heartfelt message about the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33555
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