Miscellaneous Papers by Charles Dickens
"Miscellaneous Papers" by Charles Dickens is a collection of essays and articles written by the author in various stages of his career. The book includes pieces on literature, politics, and social issues, showcasing Dickens' versatility as a writer and his ability to tackle a wide range of topics. Some of the most notable works included in the collection are "A Defense of Homeopathy," "The Noble Jail," and "The Perils of Plain Living." Overall, "Miscellaneous Papers" provides insight into Dickens' thoughts on various subjects and demonstrates his skill as a writer and social commentator.
By Charles Dickens · First published 1843 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Social Criticism, Historical · 11 chapters · 27,188 words
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THE present Government, having shown itself to be particularly clever in its management of Indictments for Conspiracy, cannot do better, we think (keeping in its administrative eye the pacification of some of its most influential and most unruly supporters), than indict the whole manufacturing interest of the country for a conspiracy against the agricultural interest. As the jury ought to be beyond impeachment, the panel might be chosen among the Duke of Buckingham's tenants, with the Duke of Buckingham himself as foreman; and, to the end that the country might be quite satisfied with the judge, and have ample security beforehand for his moderation and impartiality, it would be desirable, perhaps, to make such a slight change in the working of the law (a mere nothing to a Conservative Government, bent upon its end), as would enable the question to be tried before an Ecclesiastical Court, with the Bishop of Exeter presiding.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Charles Dickens
- Date: 1843 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-Fiction, Social Criticism, Historical, Political, Letters/Correspondence
- Length: 27,188 words
- Structure: 11 chapters, 243 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Non-Fiction — The book is a collection of papers and essays written by Charles Dickens originally for periodicals and magazines.
- Social Criticism — By commenting on and critiquing social issues in his essays, Dickens is engaging in social criticism genre.
- Historical — The essays give insights into the social, political, and cultural aspects of Victorian England, hence can be considered historical genre.
- Political — Some of the essays discuss political matters prevalent in Victorian England.
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essays · literary criticism · social commentary · Victorian literature · humor · satire · short stories · character sketches · travel writing · memoir · historical context · urban life
Contents
- THE AGRICULTURAL INTEREST
- THREATENING LETTER TO THOMAS HOOD FROM AN ANCIENT GENTLEMAN
- CRIME AND EDUCATION
- CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
- THE SPIRIT OF CHIVALRY IN WESTMINSTER HALL
- IN MEMORIAM W. M. THACKERAY
- ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER INTRODUCTION TO HER "LEGENDS AND LYRICS"
- A BETROTHAL
- A MARRIAGE
- CHAUNCEY HARE TOWNSHEND EXPLANATORY INTRODUCTION TO "RELIGIOUS OPINIONS" BY THE LATE REVEREND CHAUNCEY HARE TOWNSHEND
- ON MR. FECHTER'S ACTING