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""The London of Dickens"" offers an immersive journey through the streets, alleys, and landmarks that shaped the world of England's most celebrated novelist. Written by Walter Dexter, a prominent Dickensian scholar, this work serves as both a literary guide and a historical record of the city during the Victorian era. The book meticulously traces the connections between real-world locations and the settings found in masterpieces like ""Oliver Twist"", ""David Copperfield"", and ""Great Expectations"". Readers are invited to rediscover the fog-shrouded banks of the Thames, the bustling markets, and the somber inns of court that provided the backdrop for Dickens's unforgettable characters. Dexter provides rich context, bridging the gap between fiction and the gritty reality of 19th-century London. By mapping the geography of the novels onto the physical city, the work reveals how the changing landscape of London influenced Dickens's social commentary and narrative style. Whether used as a companion to his novels or as a study of urban history, ""The London of Dickens"" remains an essential resource for those seeking to understand the deep bond between the author and the metropolis he immortalized. It is a fascinating exploration of a city that was as much a character in Dickens's fiction as the people who inhabited it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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