Sketches by Boz

Sketches by Boz - Paperback

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Sketches by Boz - Paperback

Sketches by Boz - Paperback

by Charles Dickens
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Sketches by Boz is a delightful collection of short pieces by Charles Dickens, originally published under the pen name "Boz." These sketches offer a vivid and humorous portrayal of everyday life in 19th-century London. Through a series of observations and anecdotes, Dickens captures the essence of the bustling city and its diverse inhabitants.

From the lively streets and bustling markets to the quiet corners and hidden alleys, Dickens paints a vibrant picture of London society. The collection includes a wide array of characters, from the eccentric and humorous to the poignant and tragic, each brought to life with Dickens' keen eye for detail and his characteristic wit.

Sketches by Boz is an engaging exploration of the human experience, showcasing Dickens' talent for storytelling and his deep empathy for the lives of ordinary people. This collection remains a timeless window into the world of Victorian London.
ISBN9781434467386
Author Charles Dickens
PublisherWildside Press
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedAugust 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages488
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812, in Landport, Portsea, England. He died in Kent on June 9, 1870. The second of eight children of a family continually plagued by debt, the young Dickens came to know not only hunger and privation, but also the horror of the infamous debtors' prison and the evils of child labor. A turn of fortune in the shape of a legacy brought release from the nightmare of prison and "slave" factories and afforded Dickens the opportunity of two years' formal schooling at Wellington House Academy. He worked as an attorney's clerk and newspaper reporter until his Sketches by Boz (1836) and The Pickwick Papers (1837) brought him the amazing and instant success that was to be his for the remainder of his life. In later years, the pressure of serial writing, editorial duties, lectures, and social commitments led to his separation from Catherine Hogarth after twenty-three years of marriage. It also hastened his death at the age of fifty-eight, when he was characteristically engaged in a multitude of work.

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