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“The pupil had been, in her state of pupilage, so imbued with the class-custom of stretching out an arm, as if to hail a cab or omnibus, whenever she found she had an observation on hand to offer to Miss Peecher, that she often did it in their domestic relations; and she did it now.”

Quote by Charles Dickens

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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

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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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