Sketches by Boz: Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People
Charles Dickens
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Sketches by Boz is a captivating collection of short pieces by Charles Dickens, first published in 1836. This work offers a vivid glimpse into the life and society of Victorian England through a series of engaging observations and character studies.
Divided into four sections—"Our Parish", "Scenes", "Characters", and "Tales"—the collection showcases Dickens's keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of everyday life. While the last section features fictional narratives, the earlier pieces provide insightful commentary on the people and places that shaped his world.
With illustrations by George Cruikshank, Sketches by Boz not only entertains but also serves as a historical document, reflecting the social issues and cultural nuances of the time. This collection is a testament to Dickens's early literary prowess and his enduring fascination with the human experience.
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| Our Parish 1: The Beadle, the Parish Engine, the Schoolmaster | 15:13 | Gelesen von David Barnes | |
| Our Parish 2: The Curate, the Old Lady, the Half-Pay Captain | 16:45 | Gelesen von Peter Yearsley | |
| Our Parish 3: The Four Sisters | 13:21 | Gelesen von Peter Yearsley | |
| Our Parish 4: The Election for Beadle | 28:31 | Gelesen von Martin Geeson | |
| Our Parish 5: The Broker's Man | 23:26 | Gelesen von Ellis Christoff | |
| Our Parish 6: The Ladies' Societies | 15:38 | Gelesen von Peter Yearsley | |
| Our Parish 7: Our Next-Door Neighbor | 16:55 | Gelesen von Peter Yearsley | |
| Scenes 1: The Streets, Morning | 13:46 | Gelesen von Peter Yearsley | |
| Scenes 2: The Streets, Night | 13:46 | Gelesen von Peter Yearsley | |
| Scenes 3: Shops and Their Tenants | 18:18 | Gelesen von Martin Geeson | |
| Scenes 4: Scotland-Yard | 18:50 | Gelesen von Martin Geeson | |
| Scenes 5: Seven Dials | 11:55 | Gelesen von Peter Yearsley | |
| Scenes 6: Meditations in Monmouth-Street | 18:28 | Gelesen von hefyd | |
| Scenes 7: Hackney-Coach Stands | 10:52 | Gelesen von nihilist00 | |
| Scenes 8: Doctors' Commons | 15:05 | Gelesen von hefyd | |
| Scenes 9: London Recreations | 13:41 | Gelesen von Eddie Winter | |
| Scenes 10: The River | 17:15 | Gelesen von Eddie Winter | |
| Scenes 11: Astley's | 17:41 | Gelesen von Eddie Winter | |
| Scenes 12: Greenwich Fair | 20:38 | Gelesen von Philippa | |
| Scenes 13: Private Theatres | 16:19 | Gelesen von Philippa | |
| Scenes 14: Vauxhall-Gardens, by Day | 13:20 | Gelesen von nihilist00 | |
| Scenes 15: Early Coaches | 11:49 | Gelesen von Chris Hughes | |
| Scenes 16: Omnibuses | 10:23 | Gelesen von nihilist00 | |
| Scenes 17: The Last Driver & the First Omnibus Cad | 24:50 | Gelesen von Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Scenes 18: A Parliamentary Sketch | 27:55 | Gelesen von Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Scenes 19: Public Dinners | 14:47 | Gelesen von Andy Minter (1934-2017) | |
| Scenes 20: The First of May | 23:49 | Gelesen von Ruth Golding | |
| Scenes 21: Brokers' and Marine Store Shops | 14:23 | Gelesen von miette | |
| Scenes 22: Gin Shops | 16:12 | Gelesen von miette | |
| Scenes 23: Pawnbrokers' Shops | 21:54 | Gelesen von miette | |
| Scenes 24: Criminal Courts | 11:46 | Gelesen von hefyd | |
| Scenes 25: A Visit to Newgate | 35:03 | Gelesen von MorganScorpion | |
| Characters 1: Thoughts about People | 12:38 | Gelesen von Justin Brett | |
| Characters 2: A Christmas Dinner | 15:08 | Gelesen von Ruth Golding | |
| Characters 3: The New Year | 15:49 | Gelesen von Ruth Golding | |
| Characters 4: Miss Evans and the Eagle | 12:55 | Gelesen von ravenotation | |
| Characters 5: The Parlour Orator | 14:33 | Gelesen von ravenotation | |
| Characters 6: The Hospital Patient | 11:00 | Gelesen von ravenotation | |
| Characters 7: The Misplaced Attachment | 15:43 | Gelesen von Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019) | |
| Characters 8: The Mistaken Milliner | 19:42 | Gelesen von Ruth Golding | |
| Characters 9: The Dancing Academy | 15:17 | Gelesen von MorganScorpion | |
| Characters 10: Shabby-Genteel People | 10:37 | Gelesen von MorganScorpion | |
| Characters 11: Making a Night of It | 22:14 | Gelesen von Martin Geeson | |
| Characters 12: The Prisoners' Van | 7:36 | Gelesen von MorganScorpion | |
| Tales 1: The Boarding House, Part 1 | 38:09 | Gelesen von meyerli | |
| Tales 1: The Boarding House, Part 2 | 48:44 | Gelesen von David Lazarus | |
| Tales 2: Mr. Minns and His Cousin | 28:04 | Gelesen von Ken Theriot | |
| Tales 3: Sentiment | 28:10 | Gelesen von Martin Clifton | |
| Tales 4: The Tuggses at Ramsgate | 1:00:01 | Gelesen von Ruth Golding | |
| Tales 5: Horatio Sparkins | 47:38 | Gelesen von Ruth Golding | |
| Tales 6: The Black Veil | 27:48 | Gelesen von Simon Evers | |
| Tales 7: The Steam Excursion | 1:04:22 | Gelesen von Ruth Golding | |
| Tales 8: The Great Winglebury Duel | 50:44 | Gelesen von Ruth Golding | |
| Tales 9: Mrs. Joseph Porter | 28:37 | Gelesen von Alison Aird | |
| Tales 10: Mrs. Watkins Tottle, Part 1 | 32:01 | Gelesen von David Lazarus | |
| Tales 10: Mrs. Watkins Tottle, Part 2a | 41:03 | Gelesen von David Lazarus | |
| Tales 10: Mrs. Watkins Tottle, Part 2b | 14:38 | Gelesen von David Lazarus | |
| Tales 11: The Bloomsbury Christening | 36:32 | Gelesen von nihilist00 | |
| Tales 12: The Drunkard's Death | 35:25 | Gelesen von Nicholas James Bridgewater |
Bewertungen
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jobtrotter
I love Mr Barnes reading voice! He sounds like a professional. Hope to hear more of him.
What a joy these are!
Vivia
Thanks, wonderful LibriVox, for another absorbing read. The readers easily put their hearts into it. Please be assured it is appreciated! These are to come back to again and again, like my favorite Twain essays.
Mostly very good readings, not Dickens’ best
Peter