Land of Plenty [Human Culture] Summary & Exercise

Land of Plenty [Human Culture] Summary & Exercise

Main Summary of The Land Of Plenty A labour strike at a lumber mill divides a town based on the author's hometown of Aberdeen, Washington. "The Land of Plenty" portrays the blue-collar workers' struggle for existence and depicts, with sensitivity and compassion, workers and owners alike in their poverty, depravity, and their ultimate goodness. "The Land of Plenty" created a political firestorm when it was published to great success in 1935. Long out-of-print it remains one of the most graphically exciting novels of the Thirties, a lost American classic. Exercise of Land of Plenty Working with Words A. Complete the given sentences with the suitable words from the box. a. The annual report has caused acute embarrassment to the government. b. Ellen has worn high-heels. She is teetering. c. Look! The poor horse is dragging a heavy load. d. As they approached the outskirts of the city, Ella’s mood visibly lightened. e. The parcel was wrapped in plain brown paper. It stil…