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Alton Locke Tailor and Poet
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025524894
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.59
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Alton Locke Tailor and Poet is a compelling social novel that captures the struggles and aspirations of the working class in mid-19th-century Britain. The story follows the life of Alton Locke, a young man born into poverty who is apprenticed to a tailor. Despite his meager circumstances, Locke possesses a brilliant mind and a poetic soul, leading him to become deeply involved in the Chartist movement. As he witnesses the brutal realities of industrial exploitation and social inequality, he becomes a passionate advocate for the rights of the disenfranchised.
The narrative explores the tensions between radical politics and the moral imperatives of social reform. Through Locke's eyes, the work provides a vivid portrayal of the harsh living conditions of the London poor and the intellectual ferment of an era marked by significant political upheaval. The book serves as a foundational text of the condition-of-England genre, blending realistic observation with a call for spiritual and social transformation. By examining the intersections of class, labor, and education, Alton Locke Tailor and Poet remains a vital historical and literary document that underscores the enduring quest for human dignity and social justice.
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