"American Notes" by Charles Dickens is a travel journal from the 1800s that shares the author's adventures and encounters with life in America. It recounts his journey from England to different cities in the United States, and it gives his perspective on American society, culture, and politics, using humor and his sharp mind. The book starts with Dickens getting ready for his trip to America, feeling both nervous and entertained by the strange parts of traveling, and it also vividly describes his experiences on the Britannia steam-packet, showing his wit as he deals with the crowded and unpredictable ship. Dickens also tells funny stories about his state-room, pointing out the chaos of getting on board and the strange routines of ship life, and it showcases the start of his exploration of American society and his comparisons between England and the United States.
American Notes
By Charles Dickens
Embark on a transatlantic voyage where comical mishaps at sea lead to a revealing look at a nation finding itself on a new continent.
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About the AuthorCharles 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.
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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