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Nicholas Nickleby: Wackford Squeers and Young Wackford Squeers, engraved by H. B
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Nicholas Nickleby: Wackford Squeers and Young Wackford Squeers, engraved by H. B
2563248 Nicholas Nickleby: Wackford Squeers and Young Wackford Squeers, engraved by H.B. Hall & Sons, 1867 (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); 14x9 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Published by Hurd and Houghton. Caption: " My son sir little Wackford. What do you think of him sir for a specimen of the Dotheboys Hall feeding? - - - Heres flesh!" cried Squeers.); eFree Library of Philadelphia; Print and Picture Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia; English, out of copyright
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© Free Library of Philadelphia Print and Picture Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia / Bridgeman Images
Dickensian Fiction Nicholas Nickleby Wackford Squeers Charles Dickens
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This print captures a scene from the renowned novel "Nicholas Nickleby" by Charles Dickens. Engraved by H. B. Hall & Sons in 1867, it showcases the characters Wackford Squeers and Young Wackford Squeers in all their vivid detail. The image measures 14x9 cm and is housed in the esteemed Free Library of Philadelphia. In this particular moment frozen in time, we witness the infamous headmaster of Dotheboys Hall, Wackford Squeers, proudly presenting his son to an unknown observer. With a touch of arrogance and a hint of menace, Squeers asks for their opinion on his offspring as if he were showcasing livestock at market: "My son sir little Wackford. What do you think of him sir for a specimen of the Dotheboys Hall feeding? - - - Heres flesh!" he exclaims. The engraving beautifully captures the essence of these complex characters created by Dickens. It transports us into their world filled with cruelty and manipulation within Victorian society's harsh realities. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded not only of Dickens' incredible ability to craft unforgettable characters but also his unflinching portrayal of social injustice during that era. This artwork serves as both a visual delight and a poignant reminder that literature has the power to reflect our own humanity back at us through its pages.
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