02511cam a22003373u 4500 34112 UtSlPG 20260610133758.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Trumble, Alfred In Jail with Charles Dickens Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-21 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "In Jail with Charles Dickens" by Alfred Trumble is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the deep connections and interests that Charles Dickens had with prisons, particularly focusing on Newgate Prison, as well as other infamous jails from his time. The author draws from extensive personal experiences and historical documents to examine the rules, practices, and abuses within various penal institutions, all of which inform the narratives surrounding Dickens's literary portrayals of crime and punishment. The opening of the text introduces the author's personal journey into the world of prisons, highlighting his fascination with Newgate as both a significant site in Dickens's works and as a historical landmark of London. Trumble recounts his initial encounter with Newgate, portraying its grim exterior and the haunting aura it casts over the surrounding area. He reflects on the notoriety associated with the prison and the myriad of historical events and individuals related to it, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the penal system that Dickens critiqued in his writings. The author weaves in references to the societal implications of incarceration as he prepares to delve into the specifics of Newgate and other prisons in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Prisons Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Knowledge -- Prisons Prisons -- England -- London Prisons in literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34112 74958 74958