“The very dogs were all asleep, and the flies, drunk with moist sugar in the grocer's shop, forgot their wings and briskness, and baked to death in dusty corners of the window.”
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
The Old Curiosity Shop: And Reprinted Pieces
This novel is a blend of the original 'The Old Curiosity Shop' and selected reprinted pieces, offering readers a comprehensive collection of Charles Dickens' storytelling prowess and social commentary. more
Author
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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