Project Gutenberg 2007-08-20 Public domain in the USA. 572 Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) 1874 1936 Chesterton, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Gilbert K. (Gilbert Keith) 11002983 Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens Produced by Sigal Alon, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a critical evaluation of Charles Dickens's extensive literary contributions, exploring themes, characters, and societal implications presented in his novels. Chesterton critiques the perception of Dickens in his time as a caricaturist while asserting that his work reflects deeper truths about humanity and society. The opening of this collection introduces Chesterton's perspective on Dickens's role in literature and society. He reflects on the concern that Dickens's relevance was fading in the modern world, only to conclude that it is not Dickens but the Victorian world that has dissolved. Chesterton argues that Dickens's portrayal of society, humor, and humanity remains pertinent and even prophetic. He describes Dickens as a visionary who saw societal changes long before they crystallized, making a case for Dickens's continued importance in contemporary discussions around social issues. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed analysis of Dickens's major works, informed by Chesterton's insights into culture, economics, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). 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