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Title:
The Inns and Taverns of "Pickwick"
With Some Observations on Their Other Associations
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by Joyce M. Noverr
Summary: "The Inns and Taverns of 'Pickwick'" by B. W. Matz is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the various inns and taverns mentioned in Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers," exploring their significance within the narrative and their connections to 19th-century English culture. It serves as both a commentary and an homage to the establishments that provided hospitality in the coaching era, highlighting their charm and essential role in the adventures of the beloved characters. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage by discussing the enduring legacy of "The Pickwick Papers" and Dickens's affection for the inns featured in his writing. Matz notes how these establishments are not mere backdrops but vital settings that reflect the societal norms and the leisurely pace of life during the coaching days. He provides insights into the historical importance of specific inns such as the "Golden Cross" and the "Bull Inn," painting vivid pictures of the hospitality they offered to travelers, including the camaraderie and adventures that unfolded within their walls. The opening portion establishes Matz's intention to guide readers through these significant locales while emphasizing their role in shaping Dickens's narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Matz, B. W. (Bertram Waldrom), 1865-1925
EBook No.: 5204
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Pickwick papers
Subject: Taverns (Inns) -- England
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Inns and Taverns of "Pickwick"
With Some Observations on Their Other Associations
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by Joyce M. Noverr
Summary: "The Inns and Taverns of 'Pickwick'" by B. W. Matz is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the various inns and taverns mentioned in Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers," exploring their significance within the narrative and their connections to 19th-century English culture. It serves as both a commentary and an homage to the establishments that provided hospitality in the coaching era, highlighting their charm and essential role in the adventures of the beloved characters. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage by discussing the enduring legacy of "The Pickwick Papers" and Dickens's affection for the inns featured in his writing. Matz notes how these establishments are not mere backdrops but vital settings that reflect the societal norms and the leisurely pace of life during the coaching days. He provides insights into the historical importance of specific inns such as the "Golden Cross" and the "Bull Inn," painting vivid pictures of the hospitality they offered to travelers, including the camaraderie and adventures that unfolded within their walls. The opening portion establishes Matz's intention to guide readers through these significant locales while emphasizing their role in shaping Dickens's narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Matz, B. W. (Bertram Waldrom), 1865-1925
EBook No.: 5204
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Pickwick papers
Subject: Taverns (Inns) -- England
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.