Sketches and short stories by Charles Dickens depicting the image of England of the time - the life of the streets (mainly London streets), neighborhoods, backstreets, human vices and ridicule, social problems.
"Sketches of Boz" are divided into four groups:
- Sketches from our parish ("Election of a vestryman," "Helper of an enforcer," "Benevolent circles of ladies").
- Pictures ("Morning on the Streets of London," "Evening on the Streets of London," "Seven Dials," "Meditations in Monmouth Street," "Amateur Theaters," "Morning Stagecoaches," "Parliamentary Sketch," "Banquets," "In the Ham," "In the Pawn Shop," "Criminal Courts," "A Visit to Newgate")
- Silhouettes ("In the hospital," "Dance academy," "Distinguished wretch," "Prison ambulance")
- Short stories ("Mr. Minns and His Cousin," "Sentimental Sketch," "Mr. and Mrs. Tuggs in Ramsgate," "Horace Sparkins," "The Mourning Veil," "Mrs. Joseph Porter")
"Non-commercial representative" includes:
- The industry in which I work
- A shelter in Wapping
- The hapless Jack of the Merchant Navy
- A load of "Great Tasmania"
- Chambers
- The art of New England meat
- A little star in the east
- Dinner "in an hour"
Publishers Czytelnik, 1955
Format: 210 x 150 mm, 340s.
Hardcover, original paper wrappers.
Illustrations: Phiz et al, from the 1901 edition of "The Authentic Edition".
Very good condition, minor rubbing of the wrapper visible in the photo.
