Bars And Shadows The Prison Poems Of Ralph Chaplin

By Ralph Chaplin

Book Overview

Bars and Shadows: The Prison Poems of Ralph Chaplin is a collection of poems written by Ralph Chaplin during his time in prison. Chaplin was an American labor activist and poet who was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in labor strikes and protests. The poems in this book reflect on his experiences in prison, the struggles of the working class, and the injustices of the American legal system. The collection includes over 100 poems, many of which were written on scraps of paper and smuggled out of prison. The poems are accompanied by an introduction by historian Paul Buhle, who provides context for Chaplin's life and work. This book offers a unique perspective on the American labor movement and the struggles of those who fought for workers' rights in the early 20th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419108980
• ISBN13: 9781419108983
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"