Thomas Cooper
Thomas Cooper was an English poet and a leading Chartist. His prison rhyme the Purgatory of Suicides (1845) runs to 944 stanzas. He also wrote novels and in later life religious texts. He was self-educated and worked as a shoemaker, then a preacher, a schoolmaster and a journalist, before taking up Chartism in 1840. He was seen as a passionate, determined and fiery man.
The Baron's Yule Feast: A Christmas Rhyme
Amidst a lavish Christmas feast, secrets and long-held emotions emerge, threatening the festive cheer for a lord, his family, and the unexpected guests who gather in his grand hall.
By Thomas Cooper
The triumphs of perseverance and enterprise, recorded as examples for the young
Discover how historical figures overcame huge obstacles and proved that grit and hard work pave the road to achievement.
By Thomas Cooper
Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume 2 (of 2)
Enter a world where individuality is questioned, norms are challenged, and the eccentric are examined.
By Thomas Cooper
Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume 1 (of 2)
In a world grappling with societal shifts, a barber's unwavering belief in equality sparks debates and reveals the contradictions of human nature.
By Thomas Cooper