Songs of Progress and Affection for the People

By Philip Pearsall Carpenter

Book Overview

Songs of Progress and Affection for the People is a collection of poems written by Philip Pearsall Carpenter and published in 1857. The book contains a total of 70 poems that are divided into two sections: Songs of Progress and Songs of Affection. The poems in the first section, Songs of Progress, focus on the advancement of society and the importance of education, science, and industry. Carpenter celebrates the achievements of the Industrial Revolution and encourages readers to embrace progress and change. The poems in this section also touch on themes such as social justice, equality, and the power of the individual to effect change.The second section, Songs of Affection, contains poems that are more personal in nature. Carpenter explores themes such as love, family, and friendship, and reflects on the joys and sorrows of life. The poems in this section are often more introspective and reflective than those in the first section.Overall, Songs of Progress and Affection for the People is a collection of poems that celebrates the human spirit and encourages readers to embrace progress and change while also cherishing the relationships and experiences that make life meaningful.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120711576
• ISBN13: 9781120711571
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"