Alton Locke V1-2 (1898) (Paperback)

Alton Locke is a two-volume novel written by Charles Kingsley and published in 1898. The story follows the life of the eponymous character, Alton Locke, a young man who grows up in poverty and works as a tailor's apprentice. He is a talented writer and becomes involved in the Chartist movement, which seeks to improve the lives of working-class people. Alton falls in love with a wealthy woman, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social classes.The novel explores themes of social inequality, political reform, and the struggles of the working class in 19th century England. It also touches on issues of religion and morality, as Alton grapples with his own beliefs and the expectations of society.The language of the book is rich and descriptive, capturing the sights, sounds, and smells of Victorian England. Kingsley's writing style is both poetic and political, and the novel is considered a significant work of social commentary from the era.Overall, Alton Locke is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insight into the struggles of working-class people in 19th century England, as well as the broader social and political issues of the time.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.