Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet

Name: Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet
Author: Charles Kingsley

Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet, by Charles Kingsley, is a novel that tells the story of a young man who dreams of becoming a poet but finds himself torn between his love for poetry and his obligation to support his family as a tailor. The book explores themes such as social justice, poverty, and the role of art in society.

By Charles Kingsley · First published 2023 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Autobiographical · 45 chapters · 229,784 words

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The tract appended to this preface has been chosen to accompany this reprint of _Alton Locke_ in order to illustrate, from another side, a distinct period in the life of Charles Kingsley, which stands out very much by itself. It may be taken roughly to have extended from 1848 to 1856. It has been thought that they require a preface, and I have undertaken to write it, as one of the few survivors of those who were most intimately associated with the author at the time to which the works refer.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Charles Kingsley
Date: 2023 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Autobiographical, Bildungsroman, Political Fiction
Length: 229,784 words
Structure: 45 chapters, 2,744 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — Based in 19th century London, the novel provides a historical account of the hardships and class struggles faced by the working class, making it a piece of historical fiction.
Social Commentary — The novel explores social inequalities and working-class struggles presenting a vivid critique and commentary on societal norms and policies of that time.
Autobiographical — The novel is loosely based on the author, Charles Kingsley's, life and his transformative journey from tailor to poet, thus categorizing it into the autobiographical genre.
Bildungsroman — As the plot revolves around the character’s journey, Alton Locke's personal growth and development from a young boy to a fully matured man, it can come under the category of bildungsroman.