02251cam a22003133u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100003300111245003000144264005100174300004700225336002600272337002600298338003600324500003100360508008800391520127700479534004501756653005501801653002301856856004101879999001701920916UtSlPG20260610133037.0mcr n260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aDickens, Charles,d1812-187010aSketches of Young Couples 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1997  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1997-05-01  aTranscribed from the 1903 Chapman and Hall _Sketches by Boz_ edition by David Price  a"Sketches of Young Couples" by Charles Dickens is a collection of essays that likely reflects the social and romantic mores of the mid-19th century. The sketches accentuate various types of couples, each representing different facets of love, partnership, and society’s expectations, ranging from the whimsical to the critical. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, Dickens portrays the dynamics of relationships, highlighting both the charm and absurdity found within them.  The opening of this work introduces a delightful scenario surrounding a marriage, specifically focusing on the anticipation of young Mr. Harvey and Miss Emma Fielding's wedding. The lush details capture the frenzied excitement that ripples through the household, from the bustling maid's daydreams to the tearful farewells of Emma's family. These moments are framed with humor and a touch of nostalgia, emphasizing the innocence and hopes wrapped up in such unions. As the events unfold, we see interactions between different characters, illustrating themes of youthful romanticism and the charm of domestic life, setting the stage for the exploration of various couple dynamics that Dickens will delve into throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century  aCouples -- England40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/916  c43035d43035