Alton Locke Tailor and Poet: An Autobiography

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The collection features a range of works by Charles Kingsley, including novels, poems, and letters, showcasing his literary talent and social reform advocacy. The first volume presents novels like Alton Locke and Yeast, addressing social issues such as poverty and politics, while the second volume explores themes of nature and spirituality through poetry and letters. Kingsley, a notable 19th-century writer and member of the Christian Socialist movement, sought to highlight social injustices, particularly in the lives of laborers. This edition includes a memoir by Thomas Hughes and is a facsimile reprint of the original.