Bentley's Miscellany, Volume II by Various
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"Bentley's Miscellany, Volume II" by Various is a collection of literature and poetry written in the mid-19th century. This volume features a diverse range of works, including contributions from notable authors of the time, and is primarily known for its serial presentation of stories, essays, and poems. The themes explored likely touch on social commentary, personal narratives, and entertainment reflected in popular culture and media of that era. At the start of
this volume, the editor, known as "Boz," addresses the audience, acknowledging the previous year's success and hinting at changes and improvements for the upcoming entries. The opening portion also introduces "Oliver Twist," serialized within the volume, providing intriguing insights into the life of young Oliver as he navigates a world filled with both benevolent and sinister characters. Specifically, we see Oliver waking up in the company of the menacing Fagin, who engages in theft while attempting to lure Oliver into a life of crime. The narrative delves into the moral complexities faced by the characters, particularly highlighting Oliver's innocence amidst the corrupt influences surrounding him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Publisher | Bentley, Richard, 1794-1871 |
| Title | Bentley's Miscellany, Volume II |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Welsh periodicals -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46804 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 932 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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