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“And instinct (a word we all clearly understand) going largely on four legs, and reason always on two, meanness on four legs never attains the perfection of meanness on two.”

Quote by Charles Dickens

Work

Our Mutual Friend

Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend' is a complex narrative that delves into the lives of various characters connected by a mysterious bequest. The story is set in the bustling streets of Victorian London, where themes of wealth, poverty, and the corrupting influence of money are prominent. Dickens' intricate plot weaves together the fates of different individuals, each with their own struggles and desires, as they navigate the moral and social landscape of the era. more

Author

Charles Dickens
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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