Sketches from Life in Town and Country and Some Verses

""Sketches from Life in Town and Country and Some Verses"" is a collection of short stories and poems written by Edward Carpenter. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section containing sketches of people and places that Carpenter encountered in his travels around England. These sketches provide a glimpse into the daily lives of both urban and rural communities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The second part of the book features a selection of Carpenter's poetry, which explores themes of nature, love, and spirituality. Many of the poems reflect Carpenter's interest in socialism and his belief in the importance of community and social justice.Overall, ""Sketches from Life in Town and Country and Some Verses"" offers a fascinating insight into the social and cultural landscape of England during a time of significant change and upheaval. Carpenter's writing is both insightful and evocative, capturing the essence of the people and places he encountered with a keen eye for detail and a deep sense of empathy.Found in this volume are short essays and verses by Carpenter. Sample contents: Martin Turner; Narayan, a tale of Indian life; Saxon household; country pub; couple of Communists; saved by a nose, a bit of autobiography; fellowship of humanity; artist to his lady; Genoa; Beethoven; going to school; England, Arise!; and many others.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.