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Dickens Days in Boston
Hardcover
Literary FiguresLiterary CriticismRegional: New England
ISBN13: 9781025599946
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Dickens Days in Boston is a captivating historical account that reconstructs the vibrant visits of Charles Dickens to one of America's most literary cities. Written by Edward F. Payne, this work meticulously documents the celebrated author's time in Boston, capturing the excitement and fanfare that followed him during his 1842 and 1867-1868 tours. Through archival research and contemporary accounts, the book provides an intimate look at Dickens' interactions with the Boston elite, his public readings, and the various landmarks that played a role in his stay.
Readers will find a wealth of anecdotes regarding Dickens' reception by the American public and his personal impressions of the city. The narrative breathes life into 19th-century Boston, illustrating the cultural bridge between British literature and American society. Payne's study serves as both a valuable biographical resource for Dickens scholars and a fascinating piece of local history for those interested in the social fabric of New England during the Victorian era. By focusing on the specific locale of Boston, the work offers a unique perspective on the international celebrity of one of the world's most beloved writers.
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