
The Lamplighter by Charles Dickens
Author: Charles Dickens | Published: 1838
The Lamplighter Synopsis
"The Lamplighter" is a novel by English author Charles Dickens, published in 1838. This story starts at a gathering of lamplighters, where they talk about Tom Grig, who has a great destiny and is destined for greatness.
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'If you talk of Murphy and Francis Moore, gentlemen,' said the lamplighter who was in the chair, 'I mean to say that neither of 'em ever had any more to do with the stars than Tom Grig had.'
'And what had HE to do with 'em?' asked the lamplighter who officiated as vice.
'Nothing at all,' replied the other; 'just exactly nothing at all.'
'Do you mean to say you don't believe in Murphy, then?' demanded the lamplighter who had opened the discussion.
'I mean to say I believe in Tom Grig,' replied the chairman. 'Whether I believe in Murphy, or not, is a matter between me and my conscience; and whether Murphy believes in himself, or not, is a matter between him and his conscience. Gentlemen, I drink your healths.'
About Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens is arguably one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era. Known for his vivid depictions of life in 19th century England, Dickens wrote timeless classics such as Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, and A Christmas Carol. Born in 1812 to a middle-class family in Portsmouth, England, Charles was sent to work at a young age after his father experienced financial difficulties. Despite this challenging start, he eventually gained recognition for his literary works and became a celebrated writer during the Victorian era. He often wrote stories about social injustice and featured characters struggling with poverty and other hardships. Find out more about Charles Dickens at sevenov.com.