Project Gutenberg 2004-08-29 Public domain in the USA. 239 Barnard, William Francis The tongues of toil, and other poems Selected Poems The 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. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tamiko I. Camacho and PG Distributed Proofreaders "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.) Reading ease score: 82.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Labor -- Poetry Working class -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry 58262 2025-10-06T04:58:18.474403 text/html 33894 2025-02-24T08:00:10 text/html 234169 2025-10-06T04:58:24.710360 application/epub+zip 232169 2025-10-06T04:58:21.687429 application/epub+zip 84072 2025-10-06T04:58:20.199391 application/epub+zip 394767 2025-10-06T04:58:26.499341 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 381261 2025-10-06T04:58:23.643379 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177275 2022-09-07T01:34:20.946148 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 38946 2025-10-06T04:58:18.100448 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18457 2025-02-24T08:00:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15813 2025-10-06T04:58:26.638335 application/rdf+xml 15065 2025-10-06T04:58:20.703470 image/jpeg 3656 2025-10-06T04:58:20.449385 image/jpeg 240004 2025-10-06T04:58:18.485416 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog