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100 1 _aDickens, Charles,
_d1812-1870
245 1 0 _aReprinted Pieces
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1997-04-01
505 0 _aThe long voyage -- The begging-letter writer -- A child's dream of a star -- Our English watering-place -- Our French watering-place -- Bill-sticking -- Births: Mrs. Meek, of a son -- Lying awake -- The ghost of art -- Out of town -- Out of the season -- A poor man's tale of a patent -- The noble savage -- A flight -- The detective police -- Three detective anecdotes: The pair of gloves. The artful touch. The sofa -- On duty with Inspector Field -- Down with the tide -- A walk in a workhouse -- Prince Bull: a fairy tale -- A plated article -- Our honourable friend -- Our school -- Our vestry -- Our bore -- A monument of French folly.
508 _aTranscribed from the 1905 Chapman and Hall edition by David Price
520 _a"Reprinted Pieces" by Charles Dickens is a collection of essays and short stories written in the mid-19th century. The work reflects Dickens's keen observations of society, addressing various themes such as human suffering, the complexities of kindness and scamming, and the poignant experiences of childhood. The opening chapters introduce readers to diverse characters and narratives, including reflections on the nature of travel and the experiences of those who embark on difficult journeys. The beginning of "Reprinted Pieces" presents a vivid exploration of travel literature, illustrating the allure and dangers of voyaging. Dickens reminisces about various historic journeys, invoking images of courageous explorers and poignant tragedies, such as shipwrecks and perilous escapades. He presents the character of a reflective traveler who contrasts the grandeur of adventure with the weight of regret and lost opportunities. Through rich detail and emotive storytelling, Dickens sets the tone for a collection that combines humor, sadness, and social commentary, inviting readers to contemplate the intricacies of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aEssays
653 _aShort stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/872
999 _c42991
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