Project Gutenberg 1997-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 521 Dickens, Charles 1812 1870 Boz Dickens, Charles John Huffam Speeches: Literary and Social Transcribed from the 1880 Chatto and Windus edition by David Price "Speeches: Literary and Social" by Charles Dickens is a collection of public addresses and writings delivered by the quintessential Victorian author during the mid-19th century. This anthology gathers notable speeches that Dickens delivered at various public events, showcasing his eloquence and the literary insights that made him one of the most celebrated figures in English literature. The themes likely revolve around the social commentary, personal anecdotes, and reflections on his literary career, inviting readers to explore the interplay between Dickens's narrative style and his views on society. The opening of this collection sets the stage for an exploration of Dickens’s life and career, detailing his early influences and rise as a prominent writer and public figure. We learn that Dickens was born into a challenging family background and, despite plans to pursue law, found his passion in writing. The narrative captures Dickens's journey from a reporter to a revered novelist, emphasizing his desire to reflect the realities of life in his era. There are mentions of his notable characters and works, along with insights into his motivations for writing, inviting readers to engage with Dickens not only as a storyteller but also as a keen observer of human nature and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Literature -- History and criticism Speeches, addresses, etc., English PN PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 636171 2025-07-01T07:19:56.404379 text/html 639346 2014-12-18T17:26:04 text/html 759466 2014-12-18T17:29:44 text/html application/zip 775964 2025-07-01T07:20:02.704377 application/epub+zip 783987 2025-07-01T07:19:57.381393 application/epub+zip 297029 2025-07-01T07:19:56.882388 application/epub+zip 978642 2025-07-01T07:20:07.380285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 917097 2025-07-01T07:20:02.147345 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431646 2022-09-01T08:20:40.864237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601989 2025-07-01T07:19:55.841345 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 602137 2014-12-18T17:25:37 text/plain; charset=utf-8 229481 2014-12-18T17:29:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18851 2025-07-01T07:20:07.511276 application/rdf+xml 14147 2025-07-01T07:19:56.962328 image/jpeg 2484 2025-07-01T07:19:56.924339 image/jpeg 762309 2025-07-01T07:19:56.465353 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