Dickens's Children: Ten Drawings by Jessie Willcox Smith and Charles Dickens
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About this eBook
| Illustrator | Smith, Jessie Willcox, 1863-1935 |
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| Contributor | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| LoC No. | 12022525 |
| Title | Dickens's Children: Ten Drawings |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| Subject | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Illustrations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32372 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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