“Black are the brooding clouds and troubled the deep waters, when the Sea of Thought, first heaving from a calm, gives up its Dead”
Book:The Chimes
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
The Chimes
In this thought-provoking narrative, the protagonist, a clockmaker, becomes an emblem of the shifting social order. The story delves into the complexities of human nature and the impact of societal shifts on the individual, all set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving world. 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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