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LoC No.: 10032182
Title: Woman in Prison
Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Woman in Prison" by Caroline H. Woods is a narrative work likely written in the late 19th century. The text presents an insightful portrayal of a woman's experiences as a matron at a penitentiary, touching on themes of compassion, justice, and reform within the penal system. Through her observations and interactions with the female prisoners, Woods delves into the difficulties faced by incarcerated women and critiques the harsh realities of their treatment. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist reflects on a compelling newspaper advertisement seeking a matron for the penitentiary, eventually leading her to accept the position. Upon her arrival, she grapples with overwhelming emotions as she confronts the stark environment of the prison, including the bleak living conditions of the inmates. The opening chapters highlight her initial struggles with authority and management, her desire to implement compassion within the prison's rigid structure, and the challenges presented by both the physical environment and the institutional rules that govern the lives of the prisoners. Her experiences are marked by a deepening awareness of the complex dynamics at play within the walls of the penitentiary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woods, Caroline H.
EBook No.: 44273
Published: Nov 24, 2013
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Prisons -- United States
Subject: Women prisoners -- United States
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10032182
Title: Woman in Prison
Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Dianna Adair, Heike Leichsenring and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Woman in Prison" by Caroline H. Woods is a narrative work likely written in the late 19th century. The text presents an insightful portrayal of a woman's experiences as a matron at a penitentiary, touching on themes of compassion, justice, and reform within the penal system. Through her observations and interactions with the female prisoners, Woods delves into the difficulties faced by incarcerated women and critiques the harsh realities of their treatment. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist reflects on a compelling newspaper advertisement seeking a matron for the penitentiary, eventually leading her to accept the position. Upon her arrival, she grapples with overwhelming emotions as she confronts the stark environment of the prison, including the bleak living conditions of the inmates. The opening chapters highlight her initial struggles with authority and management, her desire to implement compassion within the prison's rigid structure, and the challenges presented by both the physical environment and the institutional rules that govern the lives of the prisoners. Her experiences are marked by a deepening awareness of the complex dynamics at play within the walls of the penitentiary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Woods, Caroline H.
EBook No.: 44273
Published: Nov 24, 2013
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Prisons -- United States
Subject: Women prisoners -- United States
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.