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George R. Sims Dagonet Ballads - The Workhouse
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George R. Sims Dagonet Ballads - The Workhouse
An illustration inspired by In the Workhouse: Christmas Day - better known as Christmas Day in the Workhouse - one of the Dagonet Ballads written by George R Sims in 1877. The sentimental poem about the supposed cruelties of the workhouse system became enormously popular. Date: Date unknown
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1877 Ballads Inspired Poem Sentimental Sims Supposed System Workhouse Written Cruelties Enormously
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This evocative illustration brings to life the poignant words of George R. Sims' Dagonet Ballad, "The Workhouse: Christmas Day." First published in 1877, this sentimental poem gained immense popularity and shed light on the supposed cruelties of the workhouse system in Victorian England. The image captures the somber atmosphere of the workhouse on Christmas Day, with its bare, cold interiors and the dejected expressions of its inhabitants. The children huddled around the meager fireplace, their faces etched with sadness and longing, while the elderly and infirm lie neglected in their beds. The stark contrast between the joy and merriment outside the workhouse walls and the bleak reality within stirred the emotions of the reading public and fueled the debate over the treatment of the poor and destitute. With its powerful imagery and poignant message, Sims' ballad became a defining piece of social commentary in Victorian literature, offering a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the workhouse and the deep-seated inequalities of the time.
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