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_aDickens, Charles, _d1812-1870 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSketches of Young Gentlemen |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1997 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 1997-05-01 | ||
| 508 | _aTranscribed from the 1903 Chapman and Hall _Sketches by Boz_ edition by David Price | ||
| 520 | _a"Sketches of Young Gentlemen" by Charles Dickens is a satirical collection of character sketches composed in the mid-19th century. The work humorously examines various types of young men, portraying their idiosyncrasies and social behaviors in a manner that critiques societal norms and expectations, particularly as they relate to women. At the heart of these sketches are different archetypes like the bashful young man, the domesticated fellow, and the military dandy, each representing a facet of young gentlemanly conduct that reflects the complexities of social interactions during Dickens's time. The opening of this work introduces several young gentlemen categorized by their distinctive traits. For instance, it highlights a bashful young gentleman who struggles with social engagements and embodies the awkwardness of youth, described through a humorous dinner party mishap. The narrative progresses to include caricatures of those who are outgoing, theatrical, or politically engaged, portraying their often ludicrous antics and meaningful obsessions with society's fleeting trends. Through these light-hearted observations, Dickens offers a critique of their follies while entertaining his audience with witty anecdotes and engaging characterizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century | ||
| 653 | _aYoung men -- England | ||
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