Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Poems and Verses of Charles Dickens: A Collection of Charles Dickens's Lesser-Known Poems and Verses

The Poems and Verses of Charles Dickens: A Collection of Charles Dickens's Lesser-Known Poems and Verses

Dickens, Charles

Paperback

Classic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN13: 9791041995653
Publisher: Culturea
Published: Apr 2 2024
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.10 Width: 7.44 Depth: 9.69
Language: English
The Poems and Verses of Charles Dickens is a compilation of the lesser-known poetic works of the renowned English novelist Charles Dickens. Edited by Frederic George Kitton, this collection brings together a variety of Dickens's poems, songs, and verses, many of which were originally published in different contexts, such as plays, novels, and periodicals. The collection includes pieces like The Ivy Green from The Pickwick Papers, which is celebrated for its vivid imagery and lyrical quality. Other transition works include The Fine Old English Gentleman, a political satire published in The transition, and The Hymn of the Wiltshire Labourers, which reflects Dickens's social consciousness and advocacy for the working class. The collection also features songs from Dickens's early theatrical works, such as The Village Coquettes and The Lamplighter, showcasing his versatility and interest in the performing arts. These pieces often blend humor with social commentary, a hallmark of Dickens's style. Additionally, the prologue to Westland Marston's play The Patrician's Daughter is included, highlighting Dickens's transition with contemporary playwrights and his influence on the Victorian stage. Overall, this collection offers a transition glimpse into Dickens's poetic endeavors, revealing his ability to capture the essence of human experience through verse. It underscores his talent not only as a novelist but also as a poet and dramatist, contributing to his legacy as one of the most influential writers of the 19th century.

6 different editions

Also available

Also from

Dickens, Charles

View All

Also in

Classic Fiction

View All