The Poetical Works Of Ebenezer Elliott: The Corn-Law Rhymer (1840)

by Ebenezer Elliott

Book Overview

The Poetical Works Of Ebenezer Elliott: The Corn-Law Rhymer (1840) is a collection of poems written by Ebenezer Elliott, a prominent British poet known for his political and social commentary. The poems in this book are primarily focused on the controversial Corn Laws, which were taxes on imported grain that greatly affected the prices of food in Britain during the early 19th century. Elliott was a staunch opponent of these laws and used his poetry...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104502569
• ISBN13: 9781104502560
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"