02405cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500410014224600190018326400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850501930041950800850061252012170069753400450191465300200195965300280197985600430200799900170205013322UtSlPG20260610133320.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBarnard, William Francis14aThe tongues of toil, and other poems1 aSelected Poems 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-290 aThe tongues of toil -- The hangman -- The children of the looms -- The hymn of labor -- To the masters -- To the enemies of free speech -- Magdalene passes -- The red flag -- The agitator.  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Tamiko I. Camacho and PG Distributed
Proofreaders  a"The Tongues of Toil, and Other Poems" by William Francis Barnard is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century, reflecting the social and labor issues of the period. This work explores the experiences and struggles of the working class, giving voice to the toil and strife of those who labor under oppressive conditions. Barnard's poems highlight themes of justice, freedom, and the human spirit in its quest for dignity and rights.  The collection encompasses a range of poetic expressions that tackle various subjects, from the plight of child laborers to the moral implications of capital punishment, as seen in poems like "The Children of the Looms" and "The Hangman." Each piece draws attention to the harsh realities faced by the working poor, portraying their struggles and aspirations. The poems urge for social change and solidarity among laborers, summoning a powerful call for justice and reform, thus making the work a poignant commentary on the labor movement and the need for social progress. Through vivid imagery and stirring language, Barnard crafts a compelling narrative that resonates with readers’ sense of empathy and equity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLabor -- Poetry  aWorking class -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13322  c54712d54712