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100 1 _aAdams, Francis,
_d1862-1893
245 1 0 _aSongs of the Army of the Night
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-04-27
508 _aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520 _a"Songs of the Army of the Night" by Francis Adams is a collection of poems written in the mid-19th century. This work reflects the struggles and injustices faced by the working class, focusing particularly on issues of labor, oppression, and social inequality. The poems are filled with passionate and often fierce sentiments, addressing topics such as capitalism, landlordism, and the plight of the disenfranchised, aiming to awaken the consciousness of the reader regarding social injustices. The opening of the text begins with an introduction by the author, where he outlines the driving themes of desperation and hope, particularly in relation to social issues in England. The first poem serves as a proem titled "Outside London," which immediately evokes imagery of the marching "Army of the Night," symbolizing the uniting of the oppressed. The tone is serious and urgent, establishing a call to arms for the working class against the wealthy elite and exploring the idea of collective identity and struggle. Adams presents a vivid picture of the bleak conditions faced by the marginalized, hinting at a yearning for change and a better future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorking class -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32153
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