Alton Locke

Alton Locke: Novels, Poems and Letters of Charles Kingsley V1 is a literary work by Charles Kingsley, a renowned English novelist, poet, and social reformer. The book is a collection of Kingsley's writings, including his famous novel 'Alton Locke', a social commentary on the working-class struggles of the 19th century. The book also includes Kingsley's other novels, poems, and letters, providing readers with a comprehensive view of his literary works. The first volume of this collection primarily focuses on Kingsley's early writings, showcasing his evolution as a writer and his social and political views. The novel 'Alton Locke' follows the life of a young tailor who strives to break free from the constraints of his working-class background and become a writer. The novel explores the themes of social justice, class struggles, and the power of education. The collection also includes Kingsley's poems, which are known for their vivid imagery and social commentary. His letters, which are included in the book, provide readers with a glimpse into his personal life and his interactions with other writers and intellectuals of his time. Overall, Alton Locke: Novels, Poems and Letters of Charles Kingsley V1 is a must-read for those interested in Victorian literature, social commentary, and the life and works of Charles Kingsley.1898. Illustrated. With a Prefatory Memoir by Thomas Hughes. 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. With his novel Alton Locke, Kingsley attempted to expose the social injustice suffered by agricultural laborers and workers in the clothing trade. It also describes the Chartist campaign that he was involved with in the 1840s. Contents: A Poet's Childhood; The Tailor's Workroom; Sandy Mackaye; Tailors and Soldiers; The Sceptic's Mother; The Dulwich Gallery; First Love; Light in a Dark Place; Poetry and Poets; How Folks Turn Chartists; The Yard Where the Gentlemen Live; Cambridge; and The Lost Idol Found. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.