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Title: Sketches of Young Couples
Credits: Transcribed from the 1903 Chapman and Hall _Sketches by Boz_ edition by David Price
Summary: "Sketches of Young Couples" by Charles Dickens is a collection of essays that likely reflects the social and romantic mores of the mid-19th century. The sketches accentuate various types of couples, each representing different facets of love, partnership, and society’s expectations, ranging from the whimsical to the critical. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, Dickens portrays the dynamics of relationships, highlighting both the charm and absurdity found within them. The opening of this work introduces a delightful scenario surrounding a marriage, specifically focusing on the anticipation of young Mr. Harvey and Miss Emma Fielding's wedding. The lush details capture the frenzied excitement that ripples through the household, from the bustling maid's daydreams to the tearful farewells of Emma's family. These moments are framed with humor and a touch of nostalgia, emphasizing the innocence and hopes wrapped up in such unions. As the events unfold, we see interactions between different characters, illustrating themes of youthful romanticism and the charm of domestic life, setting the stage for the exploration of various couple dynamics that Dickens will delve into throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
EBook No.: 916
Published: May 1, 1997
Downloads: 161
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject: Couples -- England
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Sketches of Young Couples
Credits: Transcribed from the 1903 Chapman and Hall _Sketches by Boz_ edition by David Price
Summary: "Sketches of Young Couples" by Charles Dickens is a collection of essays that likely reflects the social and romantic mores of the mid-19th century. The sketches accentuate various types of couples, each representing different facets of love, partnership, and society’s expectations, ranging from the whimsical to the critical. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, Dickens portrays the dynamics of relationships, highlighting both the charm and absurdity found within them. The opening of this work introduces a delightful scenario surrounding a marriage, specifically focusing on the anticipation of young Mr. Harvey and Miss Emma Fielding's wedding. The lush details capture the frenzied excitement that ripples through the household, from the bustling maid's daydreams to the tearful farewells of Emma's family. These moments are framed with humor and a touch of nostalgia, emphasizing the innocence and hopes wrapped up in such unions. As the events unfold, we see interactions between different characters, illustrating themes of youthful romanticism and the charm of domestic life, setting the stage for the exploration of various couple dynamics that Dickens will delve into throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
EBook No.: 916
Published: May 1, 1997
Downloads: 161
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject: Couples -- England
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.