Charles Kingsley’s 'Alton Locke' is a notable example of a novel supporting which reformist group?
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Correct answer: Christian Socialism
Kingsley was a prominent Christian Socialist who used the story of a tailor-poet to argue for improved working conditions. The novel suggests that the Church should take an active role in resolving social inequalities.
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