Charles Dickens as a Reader by Charles Kent

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Author Kent, Charles, 1823-1902
Title Charles Dickens as a Reader
Note Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Charles Dickens as a Reader" by Charles Kent is a commemorative account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on Charles Dickens' public readings of his own literary works, tracing their impact and significance in his career as an author and performer. The text aims to highlight Dickens' exceptional abilities in engaging his audience through dramatic impersonations of his beloved characters. The opening portion of the text sets the stage for this exploration, emphasizing the intent behind documenting Dickens' readings as a notable facet of his legacy. Kent reflects on Dickens' dramatic talent and the history surrounding his readings, mentioning how these performances were not only a source of entertainment but also a means of connecting with his readers on a personal level. The author discusses Dickens’ initial forays into public readings, the enthusiastic receptions he garnered, and how these performances laid the foundation for a new and profitable aspect of his literary career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Readings
Subject Books and reading -- England -- History -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 21332
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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