“The appearance presented by the streets of London an hour before sunrise, on a summer's morning, is most striking even to the few whose unfortunate pursuits of pleasure, or scarcely less unfortunate pursuits of business, cause them to be well acquainted with the scene. There is an air of cold, solitary desolation about the noiseless streets which we are accustomed to see thronged at other times by a busy, eager crowd, and over the quiet, closely-shut buildings, which throughout the day are swarming with life and bustle, that is very impressive.”
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
Sketches by Boz: Pseud. Illustrative of Every-day Life and Every-day People
This book is a compilation of sketches and short stories that provide a vivid portrayal of the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century London. The author, under the pseudonym Boz, uses a combination of humor and wit to depict the lives of various individuals, capturing the essence of daily life in the city. 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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