The Seven Poor Travellers
The Seven Poor Travelers is a novella by Charles Dickens that tells the story of seven strangers who find themselves in a state of poverty and homelessness after being turned away from various innkeepers on their journey. Despite their differences, the travelers band together and share what little they have, ultimately finding hope and camaraderie in their shared misfortune.
By Charles Dickens · First published 1854 · Genre: Short Stories, Historical fiction, Drama · 3 chapters · 11,963 words
First lines
Strictly speaking, there were only six Poor Travellers; but, being a Traveller myself, though an idle one, and being withal as poor as I hope to be, I brought the number up to seven. This word of explanation is due at once, for what says the inscription over the quaint old door?
RICHARD WATTS, Esq. by his Will, dated 22 Aug. 1579, founded this Charity for Six poor Travellers, who not being ROGUES, or PROCTORS, May receive gratis for one Night, Lodging, Entertainment, and Fourpence each.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles Dickens
- Date: 1854 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Stories, Historical fiction, Drama, Social Critique
- Length: 11,963 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 164 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Short Stories — The Seven Poor Travellers is a collection of short stories, composed of linked tales that make up a single narrative, which is characteristic of the short story genre.
- Historical fiction — The book is set in a historical period, specifically in 19th century England and uses real historical figures and events as a backdrop for the narrative.
- Drama — The narrative often deals with heightened emotions and dramatic moments. The main characters face personal and social struggles, indicative of the drama genre.
- Social Critique — Charles Dickens is known for his criticisms of socio-economic conditions in Victorian England. This book also addresses these issues, thus categorizing it under Social Critique.
Tags
travel · poverty · charity · humanity · Victorian · narrative · short stories · social commentary · adventure · friendship · struggle · hope
Contents
- IN THE OLD CITY OF ROCHESTER
- THE STORY OF RICHARD DOUBLEDICK
- THE ROAD