Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgings by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Title Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgings
Note Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1894 Chapman and Hall "Christmas Stories" edition by David Price
Summary "Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgings" by Charles Dickens is a heartwarming collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the life of elderly widow Emma Lirriper, who runs a lodging house in London during the Victorian era. The narrative reflects the concerns and contributions of her household management, shaped by her experience as a proprietor over many years. The engaging tale explores relationships with her lodgers, often highlighting the amusing and touching interactions that occur within her home. The storyline centers around Mrs. Lirriper and her experiences managing her lodging house, filled with various colorful characters, both lodgers and staff, each bringing their quirks and challenges. She shares anecdotes about the struggles with her young staff who often bring trouble into her life, such as the spirited Caroline Maxey, and the gentlemen lodgers whose escapades sometimes complicate her everyday routine. Interlaced among these are poignant moments, such as Mrs. Lirriper's care for her lodgers' personal troubles, including dealing with a young married woman, Mrs. Edson, who faces emotional turmoil. The overarching theme is one of community and compassion, as Mrs. Lirriper often finds herself acting as a caretaker, protector, and friend—creating an environment of warmth and familial affection in the midst of her busy lodging life. The narrative oscillates between humor and sentimentality, with Dickens skillfully painting an affectionate portrait of life's simple yet profound moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Widows -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Fiction
Subject Boardinghouses -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1416
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Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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