“To be shelterless and alone in the open country, hearing the wind moan and watching for day through the whole long weary night; to listen to the falling rain, and crouch for warmth beneath the lee of some old barn or rick, or in the hollow of a tree; are dismal things - but not so dismal as the wandering up and down where shelter is, and beds and sleepers are by thousands; a houseless rejected creature.”
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
Barnaby Rudge: And, Hard Times
Charles Dickens' 'Barnaby Rudge: And, Hard Times' is a two-volume novel that combines historical and social commentary. The first volume, 'Barnaby Rudge,' is set against the backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780 in London. The second volume, 'Hard Times,' delves into the issues of industrialization and the dehumanizing effects of the factory system. The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of the working class and its exploration of moral and philosophical questions. 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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