The Uncommercial Traveller - Charles Dickens - Bog

The Uncommercial Traveller is a collection of essays written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1860. The essays are based on his experiences as a traveler and observer of Victorian society. The book is divided into two parts, the first part consisting of essays written for his weekly magazine, Household Words, and the second part consisting of essays written for his new magazine, All the Year Round. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including Dickens' personal experiences, observations of London life, and reflections on social issues such as poverty, crime, and education. The book also includes humorous sketches and anecdotes, as well as more serious reflections on the human condition.Throughout the book, Dickens uses his unique style of writing to engage the reader and offer insights into the world around him. He draws on his own experiences as a journalist, novelist, and social commentator to provide a vivid and compelling portrait of Victorian society.Overall, The Uncommercial Traveller is a fascinating and insightful collection of essays that offers a unique perspective on Victorian life and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Charles Dickens or in the social history of the Victorian era.No landlord is my friend and brother, no chambermaid loves me, no waiter worships me, no boots admires and envies me. No round of beef or tongue or ham is expressly cooked for me, no pigeon-pie is especially made for me, no hotel-advertisement is personally addressed to me, no hotel-room tapestried with great-coats and railway wrappers is set apart for me, no house of public entertainment in the United Kingdom greatly cares for my opinion of its brandy or sherry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.