Dickens's Children: Ten Drawings by Jessie Willcox Smith and Charles Dickens
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"Dickens's Children: Ten Drawings by Jessie Willcox Smith and Charles Dickens" is a beautifully illustrated collection that bridges classic literature and art, created in the early 20th century. This book features ten exquisite illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith, focusing on memorable characters from Charles Dickens' beloved stories. The illustrations capture the essence of childhood, capturing themes of innocence, family, and social commentary typical of the Victorian era. The content of the book
highlights key moments from Dickens' works through the lens of Smith’s illustrations. Each drawing corresponds to a significant scene from characters like Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit in "A Christmas Carol," David Copperfield and Peggotty, and Oliver Twist’s encounter with the Artful Dodger, among others. Smith’s art brings to life the emotions and settings described in Dickens's narratives, providing readers with a visual celebration of his storytelling, emphasizing the deep emotional connections between characters and the whimsical, yet often harsh realities of Victorian childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Illustrator | Smith, Jessie Willcox, 1863-1935 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| LoC No. | 12022525 |
| Title | Dickens's Children: Ten Drawings |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Illustrations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32372 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32372-5 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 508 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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