“I recollected one story there was in the village, how that on a certain night in the year (it might be that very night for anything I knew), all the dead people came out of the ground and sat at the heads of their own graves till morning.”
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
Master Humphrey's Clock
Master Humphrey's Clock is a collection of short stories by Charles Dickens, published in 1840. The stories are compiled and introduced by the fictional character Master Humphrey, who serves as a narrator and moral guide. The collection includes various genres, such as mystery, romance, and social commentary, reflecting Dickens' characteristic exploration of human nature and societal issues. 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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