The Literature of Labor and the Labors of Literature examines the intersections of labor, literature, and social change in the context of American literary history. The book explores how literature has both represented the experiences of working people and reflected the labor involved in its own creation. The work highlights how authors portray labor struggles, industrialization, and class issues while also considering the labor that goes into producing literary works. By examining these dynamics, the book sheds light on the social, economic, and cultural forces shaping both the literature of the period and the labor it describes, offering insights into how literature can function as both a mirror and a critique of labor conditions.