Sketches By Boz: The Complete Collection

'The civility which money will purchase, is rarely extended to those who have none.' First published in various newspapers from 1833 to 1836, before Dickens's fame skyrocketed, Sketches of Boz was reissued as a book in 1839, which was brilliantly illustrated by George Cruikshank. From humorous sketches, satirical portraits and sentimental meditations, Sketches by Boz captures several aspects of London life in the nineteenth century. Divided into sections such as, 'Our Parish', 'Scenes' and ...