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“He was drunk upon the average once a day, and penitent upon an equally fair calculation once a month; and when he was penitent, he was invariably in the very last stage of maudlin intoxication. He was a ragged, roving, roaring kind of fellow, with a burly form, a sharp wit, and a ready head, and could turn his hand to anything when he chose to do it.”

Quote by Charles Dickens

Book:The Works of Charles Dickens: Sketches by Boz : illustrative of every day life and everyday people. 1903
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The Works of Charles Dickens: Sketches by Boz : illustrative of every day life and everyday people. 1903

This compilation includes a series of short narratives and sketches written by Charles Dickens, focusing on the common experiences and characters of the Victorian era. more

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Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more

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