Project Gutenberg 1997-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 191 Dickens, Charles 1812 1870 Boz Dickens, Charles John Huffam Speeches: Literary and Social Transcribed from the 1880 Chatto and Windus edition by David Price "Speeches: Literary and Social" by Charles Dickens is a collection of public addresses and writings delivered by the quintessential Victorian author during the mid-19th century. This anthology gathers notable speeches that Dickens delivered at various public events, showcasing his eloquence and the literary insights that made him one of the most celebrated figures in English literature. The themes likely revolve around the social commentary, personal anecdotes, and reflections on his literary career, inviting readers to explore the interplay between Dickens's narrative style and his views on society. The opening of this collection sets the stage for an exploration of Dickens’s life and career, detailing his early influences and rise as a prominent writer and public figure. We learn that Dickens was born into a challenging family background and, despite plans to pursue law, found his passion in writing. The narrative captures Dickens's journey from a reporter to a revered novelist, emphasizing his desire to reflect the realities of life in his era. There are mentions of his notable characters and works, along with insights into his motivations for writing, inviting readers to engage with Dickens not only as a storyteller but also as a keen observer of human nature and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Literature -- History and criticism Speeches, addresses, etc., English PN PR Text Browsing: Journalism/Media/Writing Browsing: Literature 636044 635953 2024-09-01T07:26:07.892837 2023-10-01T06:56:42.479883 text/html text/html 639346 2014-12-18T17:26:04 text/html 759466 2014-12-18T17:29:44 text/html application/zip 775714 2024-09-01T07:26:15.039790 application/epub+zip 783970 2024-09-01T07:26:08.940815 application/epub+zip 297026 2024-09-01T07:26:08.415834 application/epub+zip 978638 2024-09-01T07:26:20.361762 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 917087 2024-09-01T07:26:14.438841 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431646 2022-09-01T08:20:40.864237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601989 601940 2024-09-01T07:26:07.265801 2023-10-01T06:56:41.804862 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 602137 2014-12-18T17:25:37 text/plain; charset=utf-8 229481 2014-12-18T17:29:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18453 2024-09-01T07:26:20.546737 application/rdf+xml 14147 2024-09-01T07:26:08.506796 image/jpeg 2484 2024-09-01T07:26:08.460800 image/jpeg 762289 2024-09-01T07:26:07.961804 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia