Sketches by Boz: Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People


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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With illustrations by George Cruikshank, Sketches by Boz not only entertains but also serves as a historical document, reflecting the social issues and cultural nuances of the time.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 Leído por David Barnes
Our Parish 2: The Curate, the Old Lady, the Half-Pay Captain 16:45 Leído por Peter Yearsley
Our Parish 3: The Four Sisters 13:21 Leído por Peter Yearsley
Our Parish 4: The Election for Beadle 28:31 Leído por Martin Geeson
Our Parish 5: The Broker's Man 23:26 Leído por Ellis Christoff
Our Parish 6: The Ladies' Societies 15:38 Leído por Peter Yearsley
Our Parish 7: Our Next-Door Neighbor 16:55 Leído por Peter Yearsley
Scenes 1: The Streets, Morning 13:46 Leído por Peter Yearsley
Scenes 2: The Streets, Night 13:46 Leído por Peter Yearsley
Scenes 3: Shops and Their Tenants 18:18 Leído por Martin Geeson
Scenes 4: Scotland-Yard 18:50 Leído por Martin Geeson
Scenes 5: Seven Dials 11:55 Leído por Peter Yearsley
Scenes 6: Meditations in Monmouth-Street 18:28 Leído por hefyd
Scenes 7: Hackney-Coach Stands 10:52 Leído por nihilist00
Scenes 8: Doctors' Commons 15:05 Leído por hefyd
Scenes 9: London Recreations 13:41 Leído por Eddie Winter
Scenes 10: The River 17:15 Leído por Eddie Winter
Scenes 11: Astley's 17:41 Leído por Eddie Winter
Scenes 12: Greenwich Fair 20:38 Leído por Philippa
Scenes 13: Private Theatres 16:19 Leído por Philippa
Scenes 14: Vauxhall-Gardens, by Day 13:20 Leído por nihilist00
Scenes 15: Early Coaches 11:49 Leído por Chris Hughes
Scenes 16: Omnibuses 10:23 Leído por nihilist00
Scenes 17: The Last Driver & the First Omnibus Cad 24:50 Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017)
Scenes 18: A Parliamentary Sketch 27:55 Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017)
Scenes 19: Public Dinners 14:47 Leído por Andy Minter (1934-2017)
Scenes 20: The First of May 23:49 Leído por Ruth Golding
Scenes 21: Brokers' and Marine Store Shops 14:23 Leído por miette
Scenes 22: Gin Shops 16:12 Leído por miette
Scenes 23: Pawnbrokers' Shops 21:54 Leído por miette
Scenes 24: Criminal Courts 11:46 Leído por hefyd
Scenes 25: A Visit to Newgate 35:03 Leído por MorganScorpion
Characters 1: Thoughts about People 12:38 Leído por Justin Brett
Characters 2: A Christmas Dinner 15:08 Leído por Ruth Golding
Characters 3: The New Year 15:49 Leído por Ruth Golding
Characters 4: Miss Evans and the Eagle 12:55 Leído por ravenotation
Characters 5: The Parlour Orator 14:33 Leído por ravenotation
Characters 6: The Hospital Patient 11:00 Leído por ravenotation
Characters 7: The Misplaced Attachment 15:43 Leído por Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019)
Characters 8: The Mistaken Milliner 19:42 Leído por Ruth Golding
Characters 9: The Dancing Academy 15:17 Leído por MorganScorpion
Characters 10: Shabby-Genteel People 10:37 Leído por MorganScorpion
Characters 11: Making a Night of It 22:14 Leído por Martin Geeson
Characters 12: The Prisoners' Van 7:36 Leído por MorganScorpion
Tales 1: The Boarding House, Part 1 38:09 Leído por meyerli
Tales 1: The Boarding House, Part 2 48:44 Leído por David Lazarus
Tales 2: Mr. Minns and His Cousin 28:04 Leído por Ken Theriot
Tales 3: Sentiment 28:10 Leído por Martin Clifton
Tales 4: The Tuggses at Ramsgate 1:00:01 Leído por Ruth Golding
Tales 5: Horatio Sparkins 47:38 Leído por Ruth Golding
Tales 6: The Black Veil 27:48 Leído por Simon Evers
Tales 7: The Steam Excursion 1:04:22 Leído por Ruth Golding
Tales 8: The Great Winglebury Duel 50:44 Leído por Ruth Golding
Tales 9: Mrs. Joseph Porter 28:37 Leído por Alison Aird
Tales 10: Mrs. Watkins Tottle, Part 1 32:01 Leído por David Lazarus
Tales 10: Mrs. Watkins Tottle, Part 2a 41:03 Leído por David Lazarus
Tales 10: Mrs. Watkins Tottle, Part 2b 14:38 Leído por David Lazarus
Tales 11: The Bloomsbury Christening 36:32 Leído por nihilist00
Tales 12: The Drunkard's Death 35:25 Leído por Nicholas James Bridgewater

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I love Mr Barnes reading voice! He sounds like a professional. Hope to hear more of him.

What a joy these are!


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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


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