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Early Edition "Alton Lock: Tailor And Poet" By Charles Kingsley c.1800's

Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet" is a novel written by Charles Kingsley, published in 1850. It is considered one of his earliest works and was written during the time when he was associated with the Christian socialist movement. The novel is a social commentary on the working-class poverty and oppression of the time, and explores themes of labor rights, religion, and political reform. The protagonist, Alton Locke, is a tailor and poet who becomes involved in the Chartist movement, which sought to bring about political change through reforms such as universal suffrage.

"Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet" is considered an important work of social and political commentary and is regarded as a classic of Victorian literature. If you are interested in Victorian literature or the history of social and political movements in 19th-century Britain, this book is definitely worth checking out. Very good condition for age. Few age spots on the pages but not many. Cover intact with slight age discolouration. 311 pages. handwritten notation dating Nov 23rd 1895 on the inside front cover.

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