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Sketches by Boz (Revised)
Sketches by Boz (Revised) | Charles Dickens
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The young Dickens composed these sketches, his first attempts at authorship, poised between two worlds. Thea Holmes writes in her Introduction, 'On the one hand Dickens depicts in relentless detail the horrors of poverty, disease, and crime - legacy of eighteenth-century London; on the other the prosperous vulgarity of the rapidly rising middle class.' Among the many essays are 'Scotland Yard', 'Gin-Shops', 'Shabby-Genteel People', and 'The Steam Excursion'. 'It is for the glimpses they afford us of their author that these sketches have a special fascination: not only in foreshadowings of future greatness but in those touches which reveal the young Boz himself.'
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Kristelh
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#sketchesbyboz I‘ve not heard of this one #dickensiandecember this seems like the perfect image challenge for me

Leniverse This one I haven't heard of. 7y
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KVanRead
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This is my copy of #SketchesbyBoz from the 1910 Educational Book Company Charles Dickens Library that I‘m collecting because I love the illustrations by Harry Furniss. It‘s also my ‘S‘ for the #LitsyClassics Challenge so I‘ll finally be taking it off my TBR. #DickensianDecember @jenniferw88 @Sarah83

Sarah83 So gorgeous. 😍😍😍 7y
Leftcoastzen That‘s wonderful! I‘m sure you treasure it. 7y
KVanRead @Sarah83 @Leftcoastzen Thanks! I really do. 7y
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Sarah83
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Sarah83 Even if it is not on my list, I will join your buddyread, if you like. 😍🤗 7y
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jpmcwisemorgan
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Not a Christmas quote but I think it says a lot about the holidays - from a darker side of things. I‘m feeling a little dark these days so that‘s probably why it speaks to me. #sketchesbyboz #DickensianDecember

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jpmcwisemorgan
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Not a Christmas quote but I think it says a lot about the holidays - from a darker side of things. I‘m feeling a little dark these days so that‘s probably why it speaks to me. #sketchesbyboz #DickensianDecember

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Lcsmcat
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Not the obvious Christmas quote, but Dickens can really write a first sentence! #sketchesbyboz #dickensiandecember @jenniferw88

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Chey12
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"But the streets of London, to beheld in the very height of their glory, should be seen on a dark, dull, murky winter's night...when the heavy lazy mist, which hangs over every object, makes the gas lamps look brighter, and the brilliantly lighted shops more splendid, from the contrast they present to the darkness around."

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Chey12
Sketches by Boz (Revised) | Charles Dickens
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"The appearance presented by the streets of London an hour before sunrise, on a summer's morning, is the most striking..."

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KVanRead
Sketches by Boz (Revised) | Charles Dickens
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Very exciting #bookmail today! Found 7/18 volumes of the 1910 Educational Book Co Dickens Library on EBay for a grand total of $22 (incl. shipping)! This collection was specially illustrated by Harry Furniss who I've discovered from my Annotated Dickens is my absolute favorite!! Can't wait to peruse these. And they smell great!😂❤️📚

Soubhiville Oh wow! Congrats on a great find! 8y
LeahBergen Lovely! 8y
Bonufryc Looks beautiful! Great find!! 8y
rubyslippersreads These are great! 8y
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