| Author |
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Title |
The Uncommercial Traveller
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
David Price
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| Summary |
"The Uncommercial Traveller" by Charles Dickens is a collection of essays and travelogues written during the mid-19th century. The narrative follows the character of the Uncommercial Traveller, who embarks on various journeying explorations throughout Britain while offering keen observations on social issues, human experiences, and the intricacies of life in Victorian society. Dickens uses this character to explore themes such as poverty, class disparities, and the human condition. The opening of the book introduces the Uncommercial Traveller himself, who presents a humorous and self-deprecating view of his existence—straddling both town and country, he describes himself as a nomad without an affinity for commercial agents or hospitality. In the first chapter, he sets the tone for his travels by highlighting the variety of experiences he has encountered, from quiet beaches to bustling markets. The second chapter shifts to a poignant reflection on the shipwreck of the Royal Charter, revealing the tragedy and human lasting impact on the lives lost and the efforts made by a clergyman to provide dignity in death. This sets up a framework for Dickens’s later explorations of society's hardships and poignant moments found amidst everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
914 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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