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Dickens scrap - Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness
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Dickens scrap - Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness
Charles Dickens scrap - Dick Swiveller and the Marchioness playing cards, in the novel The Old Curiosity Shop.
19th century
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Apron Character Characters Curiosity Dick Dickens Fiction Marchioness Pinafore Prose Scrap Swiveller
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This 19th century photograph print, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us to the intriguing world of Charles Dickens' classic novel, The Old Curiosity Shop. The image features Dick Swiveller, a young, working-class character, and the Marchioness, a young woman of the upper class, engaged in an unlikely game of cards. Dick Swiveller, dressed in a top hat and wearing a casual expression, sits confidently at the table, while the Marchioness, adorned in an apron and pinafore, leans over the cards with a serious look on her face. The contrast between their social classes and their shared moment of camaraderie adds depth to their characters and highlights the complexities of Dickens' narrative. The Old Curiosity Shop, first published in 1841, is a novel filled with intrigue, adventure, and social commentary. Dick Swiveller is a penniless young man who falls in love with the Marchioness, despite their vastly different backgrounds. In this scene, they momentarily set aside their social differences and engage in a simple, enjoyable activity. The photograph print, with its rich details and authentic Victorian atmosphere, invites us to delve deeper into the story and appreciate the nuanced characters and themes that Dickens so masterfully crafted. This image is a must-have for any literature enthusiast, English literature scholar, or anyone with an appreciation for the intricacies of 19th century English prose and fiction.
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