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“Oh Agnes, Oh my soul, so may thy face be by me when I close my life indeed; so may I, when realities are melting from me, like the shadows which I now dismiss, still find thee near me, pointing upward!”

Book:A Cyclopedia of the Best Thoughts of Charles Dickens

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A Cyclopedia of the Best Thoughts of Charles Dickens

This book compiles a selection of notable quotes and thoughts from the extensive literary works of Charles Dickens, showcasing his insights and perspectives on various themes and issues. more

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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

“"A child!" said Edith, looking at her. "When was I a child? What childhood did you ever leave to me? I was a woman - artful, designing, mercenary, laying snares for men - before I knew myself, or you, or even understood the base and wretched aim of every new display I learnt. You gave birth to a woman. Look upon her. She is in her pride tonight."”

Source: Charles Dickens's works. Charles Dickens ed. [18 vols. of a 21 vol. set. Wanting A child's history of England; Christmas stories; The mystery of Edwin Drood].

“"Would you, do you, my dear?" rejoined the Captain ... "I don't know. It's difficult navigation. She's very hard to carry on with, my dear. You never can tell how she'll head, you see. She's full one minute, and round upon you next."”

Knows Hard Character Next Difficult Interesting Minutes Rounds Dear Captains One Minute Interesting Characters Navigation

Book:Dealings with the Firm of Dombey and Son: Wholesale, Retail and for Export

Source: Dealings with the Firm of Dombey and Son: Wholesale, Retail and for Export

“"My comfort is," said Susan, looking back at Mr. Dombey, "that I have told a piece of truth this day which ought to have been told long before and can't be told too often or too plain..."”

Long Has Beens Said Character Interesting Pieces Ought Comfort This Day Looking Back Interesting Characters

Book:Dombey and Son ... With frontispiece by H. K. Browne

Source: Dombey and Son ... With frontispiece by H. K. Browne

“The expression of a man's face is commonly a help to his thoughts, or glossary on his speech; but the countenance of Newman Noggs, in his ordinary moods, was a problem which no stretch of ingenuity could solve.”

Men Character Helping Problem Faces Interesting Expression Speech Ordinary Solve Mood Ingenuity Countenance Interesting Characters Newman

Book:Novels

Source: Novels