Sketches by Seymour — Volume 05 by Robert Seymour
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"Sketches by Seymour — Volume 05" by Robert Seymour is a collection of autobiographical sketches written during the Victorian era. This book presents a humorous and satirical view of life in 19th-century London through the eyes of Andrew Mullins, a cobbler's son, as he navigates his childhood, family dynamics, and societal observations. The text combines personal anecdotes with broader social commentary, offering insight into the challenges and quirks of life during this
time period. The narrative follows Andrew Mullins as he recounts his life experiences, starting from his modest beginnings in a cramped lodging with his cobbler father and kind-hearted mother to his foray into the working world. Throughout the chapters, we witness Andrew's encounters with both gallant and less noble figures, while he keenly observes the various social classes surrounding him. His humorous reflections on family life, drunkenness among neighbors, and his eventual rise in the workforce highlight the juxtaposition of personal hardship with comic relief. Additionally, the story encompasses friendships, betrayals, and Andrew's aspirations, ultimately portraying a vivid portrait of a young man's journey through the complexities of society, all laced with wit and a touch of nostalgia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Seymour, Robert, 1798-1836 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sketches by Seymour — Volume 05 |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5649 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05649-4 |
| Release Date | Jul 13, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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