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Alton Locke: Novels, Poems and Letters of Charles Kingsley

Alton Locke: Novels, Poems and Letters of Charles Kingsley

Kingsley, Charles

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ISBN10: 1162617764
ISBN13: 9781162617763
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 704
Weight: 2.62
Height: 1.41 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Alton Locke: Novels, Poems and Letters of Charles Kingsley is a collection of works by the English author Charles Kingsley. The book includes Kingsley's novel Alton Locke, which is a social critique of the conditions faced by working-class people in Victorian England. The novel follows the story of a young tailor named Alton Locke, who becomes involved in the Chartist movement, which sought to improve the rights and conditions of workers.In addition to the novel, the book also contains a selection of Kingsley's poems and letters. The poems cover a range of topics, including nature, religion, and social justice. The letters provide insights into Kingsley's personal life, as well as his views on politics and society.Overall, Alton Locke: Novels, Poems and Letters of Charles Kingsley offers readers a comprehensive look at the work of one of England's most celebrated authors. Through his writing, Kingsley explores important social and political issues of his time, while also showcasing his skill as a poet and storyteller.1898. Charles Kingsley was an English clergyman and novelist. He was the founding member of the Christian Socialist movement and was known for his controversy with Cardinal Newman. He was a chaplain to Queen Victoria, a rector at Eversley, Hampshire and was sympathetic to the Chartists. Alton Locke was written to show sympathy for the Chartists. Alton Locke was a tailor and poet, and he was a Cockney among Cockneys. With the exception of two journeys, his knowledge of England was bounded by the horizon which enriched Richmond Hill.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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