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Jacob Korg

9780243268702: London in Dickens' Day (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 024326870X ISBN 13 : 9780243268702

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore Victorian London through eyewitness reports that illuminate Dickens' world. This collection pairs real-life accounts with the fiction, helping readers see how life on the streets, in markets, and at the theater informed Dickens’ writing.

This edition gathers observations on social customs, transportation, crime and punishment, and daily life in the 1830s to 1870s. It emphasizes how London’s vast diversity shaped everyday routines, from market stalls to dining rooms, while offering guidance on using these reports as research material.

How Londoners bought and sold goods across markets, shops, and streets

Descriptions of urban life, crowds, crime, and the administration of punishment

Insights into gender roles, family life, and social expectations

Practical notes on dining, entertaining, and social rituals of the era

Ideal for readers of Dickens and for anyone curious about how a great city looked and behaved in the nineteenth century.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 024326870X
ISBN 13: 9780243268702
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 193
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London in Dickens' Day (Classic Reprint)

Jacob Korg

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 024326870X ISBN 13 : 9780243268702

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the bustling, vibrant, and often harsh reality of 19th-century London. Through a collection of eyewitness accounts and journalistic observations, the author paints a vivid portrait of the city's streets, its people, and its social customs. From the early morning bustle of Covent Garden market to the raucous revelry of late-night pubs and the desperate plight of the city's poorest residents, the book captures a fascinating spectrum of London life. The authorâ� �s insights into the social hierarchy of Victorian England are particularly insightful, providing a rich context for understanding the social and economic realities that shaped the lives of Londoners. The book reveals the stark contrast between the affluent West End and the squalid East End, highlighting the vast disparities in wealth and living conditions. The reader is exposed to the realities of poverty, crime, and social inequality that were prevalent in the city at the time, shedding light on the challenges faced by both the wealthy and the impoverished. The book serves as a valuable historical document, offering a window into a bygone era and providing a glimpse into the social and cultural dynamics of a city that was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Through the lens of everyday life, this book illuminates the complex tapestry of 19th-century London, offering readers a unique understanding of this pivotal period in history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780243268702_0

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