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Sketches by Boz
Book • 1800
This book is a compilation of literary sketches written by Charles Dickens under the pseudonym 'Boz'.
It was first published in two volumes in 1836 and later in a single volume in 1839.
The sketches are divided into four sections: 'Our Parish', 'Scenes', 'Characters', and 'Tales', offering vivid portrayals of London's everyday life, highlighting themes such as poverty, bureaucracy, and community dynamics.
The illustrations by George Cruikshank add to the vividness of Dickens' descriptions.
It was first published in two volumes in 1836 and later in a single volume in 1839.
The sketches are divided into four sections: 'Our Parish', 'Scenes', 'Characters', and 'Tales', offering vivid portrayals of London's everyday life, highlighting themes such as poverty, bureaucracy, and community dynamics.
The illustrations by George Cruikshank add to the vividness of Dickens' descriptions.
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