Bücher von Charles Rowley

A Brotherhood Treasury of English Lyrics is a collection of poems and songs compiled by Charles Rowley and published in 1903. The book features a wide range of English lyrics, from the medieval period to the 19th century, including works by well-known poets such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The collection is organized thematically, with sections devoted to love, nature, war, and religion, among other topics. Each poem is accompanied by an introduction that provides historical and literary context, as well as commentary on the author's life and work. The book is intended for readers who are interested in exploring the rich tradition of English poetry and songwriting, and it offers a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature.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.

Born in Ancoats, a deprived industrial area of Manchester, Charles Rowley (1839-1933) witnessed what he saw as the degeneration of inner-city life in the second half of the nineteenth century. His family's picture-framing business, combined with his love of culture, brought him into contact with the ideas and personalities associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, notably William Morris. As a social reformer, Rowley was suspicious of organised charity and its tendency to patronise those it tried to support. Through a number of progressive initiatives, he laboured to bring art and culture to working people: the Ancoats Brotherhood, which organised lectures and reading groups, was among the many projects he fostered. First published in 1911, these well-illustrated memoirs present a thoughtful portrait of Rowley's experiences and enthusiasms, touching upon his interactions with such artists as Ford Madox Brown, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and William Holman Hunt.