Alton Locke

Alton Locke: Tailor and Poet An Autobiography is a novel written by Charles Kingsley that was first published in 1850. The book is a fictional autobiography of the title character, Alton Locke, who is a young tailor and aspiring poet living in London during the mid-19th century. The novel explores the social and political issues of the time, including the struggles of the working class, the Chartist movement, and the role of religion in society. Alton Locke, as a working-class poet, is caught between the worlds of the wealthy and the poor, and his experiences highlight the injustices and inequalities of Victorian society.The book also delves into the themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery as Alton navigates his relationships with the people in his life, including his love interest, Lillian, and his friend, Yeast. As Alton tries to find his place in the world, he grapples with his own identity and the expectations placed upon him by society.Overall, Alton Locke: Tailor and Poet An Autobiography is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and political climate of Victorian England, while also exploring universal themes of identity, love, and self-discovery.1890. 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; The Lost Idol Found; A Cathedral Town; The Man of Science; Cultivated Women; Sermons in Stones; My Fall; Short and Sad; Pegasus in Harness; The Sweater's Den; An Emersonian Sermon; The Freedom of the Press; The Townsman's Sermon to the Gownsman; A True Nobleman; The Triumphant Author; The Plush Breeches Tragedy; The Men Who Are Eaten; The Trial; Prison Thoughts; The New Church; The Tower of Babel; A Patriot's Reward; The Tenth of April; The Lowest Deep; Dreamland; The True Demagogue; Miracles and Science; Nemesis; Priests and People; and Freedom, Equality, and Brotherhood. 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.