Sketches of young gentlemen and young couples : with Sketches of young ladies by Edward Caswall ; illustrated by Phiz

Author:: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Published:: New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Physical Description:: xxvi, 221 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Additional Creators:: Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882 and Caswall, Edward, 1814-1878

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Sketches of young gentleman / illustrations by "Phiz" Sketches of young couples / by the author of "Sketches of young gentlemen" ; illustrations by "Phiz" Sketches of young ladies / by "Quiz"

Summary:

Praised by acclaimed biographer Claire Tomalin as "young Dickens at his most playful," this delightful volume showcases two collections of little-known sketches by Dickens, charmingly illustrated by Phiz. Whimsical, satirical, witty and exuberant, the sketches ridicule the behavior of their subjects with perfect comic effect, offering fascinating evidence of a writer learning his craft and refining his style. In his Introduction, Dickens scholar Paul Schlicke discusses the popularity of the sketch mode, and the special qualities of these examples. This unique edition includes Edward Caswall's Sketches of Young Ladies, whose success prompted Dickens to write his own sketches -- Publisher.

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ISBN:

9780199603282 (hardback)
0199603286 (hardback)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references.

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