Sketches By Boz (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169366305)

Sketches By Boz is a collection of short stories and essays written by Charles Dickens in the 1830s. The book is divided into several sections, with each section focusing on a particular aspect of life in 19th century England. The sketches cover a wide range of topics, including the lives of the poor, the middle class, and the wealthy, as well as the city streets, the countryside, and the various institutions and organizations that were part of everyday life.Throughout the book, Dickens uses his keen observational skills and sharp wit to provide vivid and often humorous descriptions of the people and places he encounters. He also offers insightful commentary on the social and political issues of the time, such as poverty, crime, and education.The sketches are written in a lively and engaging style that draws the reader in and keeps them entertained from start to finish. Whether describing the antics of street performers, the struggles of factory workers, or the quirks of the upper classes, Dickens has a way of bringing his characters to life and making them feel real and relatable.Overall, Sketches By Boz is a fascinating look at life in 19th century England, written by one of the greatest writers of the era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, literature, or social commentary.We commenced our last chapter with the beadle of our parish, because we are deeply sensible of the importance and dignity of his office. We will begin the present, with the clergyman. Our curate is a young gentleman of such prepossessing appearance, and fascinating manners, that within one month after his first appearance in the parish, half the young-lady inhabitants were melancholy with religion, and the other half, desponding with love.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.

Author: Charles Dickens
ISBN-10: 1169366309
ISBN-13: 9781169366305
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 656
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.96lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.38d