Passages in the Life of a Radical (Cosimo Classics Biography) - Softcover

Bamford, Samuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596052872 ISBN 13: 9781596052871

Publisher: Cosimo Classics, 2005

Synopsis

Passages in the Life of a Radical Unavailable in any form for years, PASSAGES IN THE LIFE OF A RADICAL, originally published in 1843, is a key document of British radicalism. For author Samuel Bamford, this compelling work was a direct attack on the intractable political forces of the British government, which were never more oppressive than in the early-19th century.His claim to literary fame was writing poetry and prose in suppo... Full description

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Unavailable in any form for years, PASSAGES IN THE LIFE OF A RADICAL, originally published in 1843, is a key document of British radicalism. For author Samuel Bamford, this compelling work was a direct attack on the intractable political forces of the British government, which were never more oppressive than in the early-19th century. His claim to literary fame was writing poetry and prose in support of the common man, and works like "Passages" found an eager, passionate readership among British textile workers. A man of lively and independent spirit, Bamford was a natural opponent of the political and industrial interests of the British government throughout his long and unusual life. Though never a fire-and-brimstone radical, Bamford was nevertheless a much-loved character commanding respect among his literary peers as well as the working classes. He deserves to be remembered not only for the saltiness of his writing, but also for his effective political voice against the forces of governmental tyranny. SAMUEL BAMFORD (1788-1872) was an English weaver, poet, and social reformer.Jailed by the British government in 1819 for his part in the "Battle of Peterloo," Bamford was well known for his compassionate view of the working classes and for his revulsion toward the Britain's landed gentry.

Additional works include: Early Days (1849).

About this edition

• Publisher: Cosimo Classics
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1596052872
• ISBN 13: 9781596052871
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 372