The Uncommercial Traveller - Dickens, Charles
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Charles Dickens is considered to be one of the greatest British writers of all times. He was a social activist who wrote plays and novels during the Victorian period. His most famous novels include Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, and David Copperfield. The following stories are included in this volume. His general line of business -- The shipwreck -- Wapping workhouse -- Two views of a cheap theatre - Poor Mercantile Jack -- Refreshments for travellers - Travelling abroad -- The great Tasmania's cargo -- City of London churches -- Shy neighbourhoods -- Tramps -- Dullborough town-- Night…mehr

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Charles Dickens is considered to be one of the greatest British writers of all times. He was a social activist who wrote plays and novels during the Victorian period. His most famous novels include Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, and David Copperfield. The following stories are included in this volume. His general line of business -- The shipwreck -- Wapping workhouse -- Two views of a cheap theatre - Poor Mercantile Jack -- Refreshments for travellers - Travelling abroad -- The great Tasmania's cargo -- City of London churches -- Shy neighbourhoods -- Tramps -- Dullborough town-- Night walks -- Chambers -- Nurse's stories - Arcadian London -- The Italian prisoner -- The Calais night mail --Some recollections of mortality -- Birthday celebrations --The short-timers -- Bound for the Great Salt Lake -- The city of the absent -- An old stage--coaching house -- The boiled beef of New England -- Chatham Dockyard -- In the French-Flemish country -- Medicine men of civilisation --Titbull's Alms-Houses -- The ruffian -- Aboard ship - A small star in the east -- A little dinner in an hour -- Mr. Barlow -- On an amateur beat -- A fly-leaf in a life - A plea for total abstinence.
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Charles Dickens was a prominent English novelist and social critic, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era. Born in Portsmouth in 1812, he experienced a challenging childhood, which greatly influenced his later works. Dickens began his career as a writer and editor, gaining fame with his first novel, ""The Pickwick Papers,"" published in 1836. His extensive body of work includes classics such as ""Oliver Twist,"" ""A Christmas Carol,"" ""David Copperfield,"" ""Great Expectations,"" and ""Bleak House."" Dickens's writing is known for its vivid characters, intricate plots, and keen social commentary, often addressing issues such as poverty, child labor, and the injustices of the legal system. Through his serialized publications, he captivated a wide audience and highlighted the struggles of the working class. Dickens's ability to blend humor with pathos makes his stories enduringly popular. He remains a significant figure in literature, with his works continuing to be studied and adapted for various media.