Looking Back
by John Hartley
'Looking Back' Summary
John Hartley's 'Looking Back' offers a poignant and intimate exploration of life in 19th-century Yorkshire, told through the lens of his unique Yorkshire dialect. The poems capture the hardships faced by the working class, the struggles of daily life, and the beauty found in simple moments. The collection is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, highlighting the enduring power of community and the enduring spirit of the working class in the face of adversity. Hartley's poems are not only a record of a particular time and place, but they also speak to universal themes of human experience, making them relevant and engaging for readers today.Book Details
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