The Readings Of Mr. Charles Dickens, As Condensed By Himself
The Readings Of Mr. Charles Dickens, As Condensed By Himself

Author: Charles Dickens

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021246288

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This collection of selected readings by Charles Dickens provides an intimate glimpse into the mind of the beloved author. These two stories, 'Nicholas Nickleby at Mr. Squeers' School' and 'Boots at the Holly-Tree Inn', are personal favorites of the author, chosen and condensed by himself. This book is a treat for both devoted fans and newcomers to Dickens' world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Story of Little Dombey and Other Performance Fictions
The Story of Little Dombey and Other Performance Fictions

Author: Charles Dickens

Publisher: Broadview Press

Published: 2013-03-21

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1770483926

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It is widely known that Charles Dickens gave public readings of his works, and that those readings were enormously popular. Far less well known are the stories themselves; these were not, as is the modern fashion, taken verbatim from the published novels. Instead, Dickens trimmed, reworded, and re-shaped material from the novels to create stories that would be self-contained artistic entities. These concise “performance fictions,” shaped in every way to be accessible to a broad audience, are in many ways an ideal introduction to Dickens’s work for the modern reader. Four of the most successful of these short works have been selected for this volume, including “The Story of Little Dombey” (perhaps the most emotionally affecting of all the readings, and described by Dickens as his “greatest triumph everywhere”) and the violent and suspenseful “Sikes and Nancy” (Dickens’s overpowering performances of which were said to have contributed to his death). Provided in the contextual materials is a selection of reviews and contemporary descriptions that comment on Dickens’s manner of performance and audience reception. A brief excerpt from Dombey and Son is also included, illustrating the extensive revision process that led to “The Story of Little Dombey.”