Dickensian London: A Character In Itself

Dickens wrote so evocatively of the city's sites -- many of which can still be found.

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January 28, 2004, 1:00 PM PST

"To Dickens, London was a living, breathing entity for which he had an enduring fascination. He loved its diversity yet hated its inequalities, and his descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of the city are among the most evocative passages in English literature... Despite urban renewal and the German blitz of World War II, much of Dickens's London survives in alleyways and narrow streets away from the usual tourist trail."

Thanks to Chris Steins

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 in The Christian Science Monitor

History / Preservation United States

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