Dickensland
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Dickensland
The intriguing history of Dickens’s London, showing how tourists have reimagined and reinvented the Dickensian metropolis for more than 150 years “Jackson paints a vivid and detailed picture of the city as it was. . . . Dickens, who was no stranger to the instructive and comedic joys of pedantry, would surely have approved.”—Ann Alicia Garza, Times Literary Supplement Tourists have sought out the landmarks, streets, and alleys of Charles Dickens’s London ever since the death of the world-renowned author. Late Victorians and Edwardians were obsessed with tracking down the locations—dubbed “Dickensland”—that famously featured in his novels. But his fans were faced with a city that was undergoing rapid redevelopment, where literary shrines were far from sacred. Over the following century, sites connected with Dickens were demolished, relocated, and reimagined. Lee Jackson traces the fascinating history of Dickensian tourism, exploring both real Victorian London and a fictional city shaped by fandom, tourism, and heritage entrepreneurs. Beginning with the late nineteenth century, Jackson investigates key sites of literary pilgrimage and their relationship with Dickens and his work, revealing hidden, reinvented, and even faked locations. From vanishing coaching inns to submerged riverside stairs, hidden burial grounds to apocryphal shops, Dickensland charts the curious history of an imaginary world.
Dickensland
The intriguing history of Dickens's London, showing how tourists have reimagined and reinvented the Dickensian metropolis for more than 150 years "Jackson paints a vivid and detailed picture of the city as it was. . . . Dickens, who was no stranger to the instructive and comedic joys of pedantry, would surely have approved."--Ann Alicia Garza, Times Literary Supplement Tourists have sought out the landmarks, streets, and alleys of Charles Dickens's London ever since the death of the world-renowned author. Late Victorians and Edwardians were obsessed with tracking down the locations--dubbed "Dickensland"--that famously featured in his novels. But his fans were faced with a city that was undergoing rapid redevelopment, where literary shrines were far from sacred. Over the following century, sites connected with Dickens were demolished, relocated, and reimagined. Lee Jackson traces the fascinating history of Dickensian tourism, exploring both real Victorian London and a fictional city shaped by fandom, tourism, and heritage entrepreneurs. Beginning with the late nineteenth century, Jackson investigates key sites of literary pilgrimage and their relationship with Dickens and his work, revealing hidden, reinvented, and even faked locations. From vanishing coaching inns to submerged riverside stairs, hidden burial grounds to apocryphal shops, Dickensland charts the curious history of an imaginary world.
Dickens-Land
In 'Dickens-Land,' J. A. Nicklin artfully navigates the reader through the geographical and conceptual landscapes that shaped the literary oeuvre of Charles Dickens. Deeply rooted in the Victorian era's socio-cultural fabric, the work illuminates the real-world inspirations behind some of Dickens' most celebrated locales, blending meticulous research with evocative prose. Nicklin deftly examines the intricate relationship between place and prose, capturing the era's zeitgeist and Dickens' genius in etching lasting images upon the collective consciousness through his vivid settings. Through DigiCat Publishing's meticulous reproduction, the legacy of both Dickens and Nicklin is preserved, inviting modern audiences to explore the synergies between the author's life, his works, and his times. J. A. Nicklin demonstrates not only a scholar's rigor but also a storyteller's flair in presenting 'Dickens-Land.' The detailed curation by Nicklin, likely driven by a deep-seated veneration for Dickens, presents an immersive journey that is both educational and emotionally resonant. The author's dedication to literary legacy, coupled with a nuanced understanding of Dickensian literature, positions 'Dickens-Land' as an indispensable companion for appreciating the contextual underpinnings of Dickens' masterpieces. This special edition from DigiCat Publishing is a commendation to those who value literary heritage and the influence of environment on artistic creation. 'Dickens-Land' is recommended for enthusiasts of literary history, Dickens scholars, and anyone with an interest in the interplay between an author's personal experience and their fictional worlds. It is a tribute that not only highlights the importance of context in literature but also celebrates the timeless relevance of Dickens' work in contemporary society, making it an essential read for those seeking to connect more deeply with the iconic storyteller's legacy.