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Clemency and Britain. " You'll never be married, you know, " said Mr. Britain. "Don't you think I ever shall though?" said Clemency. "Not a chance of it!" "Only think!" said Clemency
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Clemency and Britain. " You'll never be married, you know, " said Mr. Britain. "Don't you think I ever shall though?" said Clemency. "Not a chance of it!" "Only think!" said Clemency
1000766 Clemency and Britain. " You'll never be married, you know, " said Mr. Britain. "Don't you think I ever shall though?" said Clemency. "Not a chance of it!" "Only think!" said Clemency. "Well! I suppose you mean to Britain, one of these days, don't you?" Illustration by Harry Furniss for the short story The Battle of Life from The Christmas Books by Charles Dickens, published in The Testimonial Edition of 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection
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In this black and white illustration by Harry Furniss, we are transported to 19th century England, where the characters Clemency and Mr. Britain engage in a lively conversation about marriage. The scene is taken from Charles Dickens' short story "The Battle of Life" published in The Christmas Books. Clemency, portrayed with a hint of defiance on her face, challenges Mr. Britain's assertion that she will never be married. She confidently questions whether there is no chance for her to find love and settle down. Her determination shines through as she exclaims, "Only think!". Mr. Britain seems skeptical of Clemency's prospects for matrimony, dismissing any possibility with his blunt response: "Not a chance of it!". However, he hints at an alternative path when he asks if she intends to marry someone named Britain someday. Furniss skillfully captures the essence of these characters through his detailed sketching technique. Each line conveys their personalities - Clemency's resilience and Mr. Britain's skepticism. This evocative print serves as a visual representation of the timeless themes explored in Dickens' works - societal expectations, love, and personal growth amidst adversity. As we gaze upon this artwork from Fine Art Finder by Ken Welsh, we are reminded of the enduring power of literature to transport us into different worlds and provoke contemplation on our own lives and relationships.
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