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Sketches Of Young Gentlemen

By Charles Dickens

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Sketches Of Young Gentlemen

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Sketches of young gentlemen is a humorous and perceptive exploration of social manners and youthful pretensions in nineteenth-century England. Through a series of vivid caricatures, Charles Dickens examines the diverse personalities and absurdities of young men navigating society, from the timid and awkward to the vain and boastful. Each sketch presents a portrait of behavior shaped by class expectations, social ambition, and the desire for approval, offering both entertainment and critique. The book portrays individuals such as the bashful youth burdened by self-consciousness, the overly domesticated man seeking comfort in trivial pursuits, and the flamboyant figure obsessed with fashion and reputation. Beneath the humor lies a subtle reflection on the pressures of conformity and the superficial nature of social ideals. Dickens's sharp wit and keen observation expose the follies of self-importance while revealing the vulnerability behind youthful affectation. Sketches of young gentlemen combines satire and social insight to present an enduring commentary on vanity, insecurity, and the performance of respectability.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
56
Release Date:
2025-10-01
Publication Date:
2025-10-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9374831899
ISBN13:
9789374831892
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
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Weight:
85 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
3 cm
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