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Somebody's Luggage

By Charles Dickens

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a busy coffee house, a waiter's stories about his life begin with an unclaimed piece of luggage and become a journey through the hidden corners of society and human connection.

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1998-08-01
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Summary

"Somebody's Luggage" by Charles Dickens is a collection of stories told through the eyes of a waiter in a bustling coffee house, using his humorous reflections on his job and fellow service workers to explore ideas about social class and identity. The stories center on a mysterious piece of luggage left unclaimed, sparking curiosity and tying together anecdotes about the waiter's life. As the waiter shares his thoughts, the book explores the uncertainties of identity and the ups and downs of human relationships within the backdrop of daily life in London.

About the Author

Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English novelist, journalist, short story writer and social critic. He created some of literature's best-known fictional characters, and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read today.

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