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Speeches: Literary and Social

by Charles Dickens

Step into the world of Charles Dickens beyond his beloved novels in "Speeches: Literary and Social." Delve into the mind of the renowned Victorian author through this captivating collection of speeches that unmask Dickens not just as a master storyteller but as a formidable social critic. With a voice that echoed through 19th-century England, Dickens's oratory prowess tackles the pressing issues of his era. From the wretched conditions of the underprivileged to the transformative power of literature, Dickens uses words as weapons for change and compassion. Each speech is a glimpse into his convictions, a call for justice, and an appeal for a better world.

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English

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English

Published In

1870

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Charles Dickens created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. Charles John Huffam Dickens was born on 7 February 18...

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