Project Gutenberg 1998-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 271 Dickens, Charles 1812 1870 Boz Dickens, Charles John Huffam Miscellaneous Papers The agricultural interest -- Threatening letter to Thomas Hood from an ancient gentleman -- Crime and education -- Capital punishment -- The spirit of chivalry in Westminster Hall -- In memoriam: W. M. Thackeray -- Adelaide Anne Procter -- Chauncey Hare Townshend -- On Mr. Fechter's acting. Transcribed from the 1912 Gresham Publishing Company edition (_Works of Charles Dickens_, _Volume_ 19) by David Price "Miscellaneous Papers" by Charles Dickens is a collection of essays and articles written during the mid-19th century. This compilation showcases Dickens's insights and critiques on various societal issues, ranging from politics, education, and crime, to reflections on notable individuals and artistic endeavors. Through this assortment, Dickens illuminates the challenges and injustices of his time, especially concerning the working classes and the moral responsibilities of society. The opening of "Miscellaneous Papers" presents a keen examination of the agricultural interest in England through a satirical lens. Dickens introduces a character who laments the perceived neglect of agriculture by the manufacturing sector and the government, framing it as a conspiracy against the "sacred" agricultural interest. The narrator's grievances are expressed with a mixture of humor and pointed criticism, addressing how the agricultural community is represented in various professions, such as law and medicine. This initial essay sets the stage for a broader critique of societal values and priorities, illustrating Dickens's characteristic blend of wit and serious commentary that invites readers to consider the implications of neglecting essential social concerns. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 171887 2025-07-01T09:30:57.501929 text/html 168799 2019-08-13T01:41:10 text/html 98811 2019-08-13T01:44:20 text/html application/zip 106484 2025-07-01T09:31:00.206936 application/epub+zip 106198 2025-07-01T09:30:58.049972 application/epub+zip 105459 2025-07-01T09:30:57.784972 application/epub+zip 168226 2025-07-01T09:31:02.131937 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150679 2025-07-01T09:30:59.912958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150121 2022-09-01T10:59:03.029635 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160275 2025-07-01T09:30:57.320011 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 160355 2019-08-13T01:41:05 text/plain; charset=utf-8 62694 2019-08-13T01:44:20 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18424 2025-07-01T09:31:02.253933 application/rdf+xml 15915 2025-07-01T09:30:57.848956 image/jpeg 3177 2025-07-01T09:30:57.816944 image/jpeg 100417 2025-07-01T09:30:57.552966 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia