"Our young people have come to look upon war as a kind of beneficent deity, which not only adds to the national honor but uplifts a nation and develops patriotism and courage."
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Rebecca Harding Davis (1831-1910) was a pioneering American novelist and social critic whose work brought attention to the harsh realities of industrial life in the 19th century. Born in Pennsylvania, she emerged as a prominent voice for women's rights and social reform, particularly through her groundbreaking novella, "Life in the Iron Mills" (1861), which exposed the struggles of the working class. Davis's insightful portrayals of society laid the groundwork for modern realism in literature, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire writers and activists today.
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"We have grown used to money. The handling, the increase of it, is the chief business of life now with most of us."
Rebecca Harding Davis