Somebody's Luggage by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Title Somebody's Luggage
Note Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1894 Chapman and Hall "Christmas Stories" edition by David Price
Summary "Somebody's Luggage" by Charles Dickens is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The narrative is initiated by an unnamed waiter who reflects humorously on his profession and the community of service workers. It sets the stage for a quirky exploration of social class and identity through the eyes of those who work at a coffee house, with special focus on the mystery surrounding an abandoned piece of luggage left at the establishment. The opening of the text presents us with a detailed portrait of the central character, a waiter, who comes from a lineage of waiters and possesses a unique worldview shaped by his experiences. He speaks of the luggage left behind by "Somebody," whom no one seems to remember or recognize, intertwining his reflections with anecdotes about his life as a waiter. This lingering curiosity about the owner of the luggage becomes the primary hook, promising a mix of humor, pathos, and revelation as it unfolds within the framework of everyday life in a bustling London establishment. Dickens effectively uses the waiter's narrative to delve into themes of social class, the ambiguity of identity, and the burdens of human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 1414
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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