Sketches of Young Gentlemen
Sketches of Young Gentlemen by Charles Dickens: The book is a collection of short stories that explore the lives and experiences of young men in Victorian England. The stories are characterized by their realism, social commentary, and exploration of themes such as class, gender, and identity. Would you like me to provide more information or answer any specific questions about the book?
By Charles Dickens · First published 1836 · Genre: Satire, Comedy, Social Commentary · 13 chapters · 19,450 words
First lines
WE found ourself seated at a small dinner party the other day, opposite a stranger of such singular appearance and manner, that he irresistibly attracted our attention.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles Dickens
- Date: 1836 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Comedy, Social Commentary
- Length: 19,450 words
- Structure: 13 chapters, 157 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Satire — Charles Dickens uses humor and irony to criticize and mock societal norms, specifically focusing on the mannerisms and pursuits of 'young gentlemen' of the mid-19th century.
- Comedy — The book employs humor to expose the peculiarities and absurdities of upper-middle-class society, providing for comic situations and characters.
- Social Commentary — The book discusses and critiques societal practices and norms of the time through its humorous depiction of young gentlemen.
Tags
coming of age · satire · social commentary · Victorian literature · education · gentlemen · class · humor · character sketches · society · youth · moral lessons
Contents
- THE BASHFUL YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- THE OUT-AND-OUT YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- THE VERY FRIENDLY YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- THE MILITARY YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- THE POLITICAL YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- THE DOMESTIC YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- THE CENSORIOUS YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- THE FUNNY YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- THE THEATRICAL YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- THE POETICAL YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- THE ‘THROWING-OFF' YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- THE YOUNG LADIES' YOUNG GENTLEMAN
- CONCLUSION