Pearl-Fishing; Choice Stories from Dickens' Household Words; First Series by Charles Dickens
Author: Charles Dickens | Published: -
Pearl-Fishing; Choice Stories from Dickens' Household Words; First Series Synopsis
Pearl-Fishing; Choice Stories from Dickens’ Household Words; First Series is a series of short stories by Charles Dickens, initially published in Dickens's weekly periodical Household Words.
This series includes ten tales, "Loaded DIce," "The Serf of Pobereze," "My Wonderful Adventures in Skitzland," "Lizzie Leigh," "The Old Churchyard Tree," "The Modern “Officer’s” Progress," "Father and Son," "The Miner’s Daughter.—A Tale of the Peak," "The Ghost of the late Mr. James Barber," and "A Tale of the Good Old Times."
Excerpt from Pearl-Fishing; Choice Stories from Dickens' Household Words; First Series (From "Loaded Dice")
Several years ago, I made a tour through some of the Southern Counties of England with a friend. We travelled in an open carriage, stopping for a few hours a day, or a week, as it might be, wherever there was anything to be seen; and we generally got through one stage before breakfast, because it gave our horses rest, and ourselves the chance of enjoying the brown bread, new milk, and fresh eggs of those country road-side inns, which are fast becoming subjects for archæological investigation.
About Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens is one of the most revered authors in the English-speaking world, and his works remain some of the best-loved pieces in literature. Born in 1812, Dickens wrote such classics as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, and Great Expectations. His novels have been countless times adapted into film, television, and theatre. In addition to these beloved works, Dickens wrote much non-fiction on history and politics. His vivid writing style has made him an influential figure for generations of readers. Find out more about Charles Dickens at sevenov.com.