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Dickens in the Context of Victorian Culture: an Interpretation of Three of Dickens's Novels from the Viewpoint of Darwinian Nature

Description: The worlds of Dickens's novels and of Darwin's science reveal striking similarity in spite of their involvement in different areas. The similarity comes from the fact that they shared the ethos of Victorian society: laissez-faire capitalism. In The Origin of Species, which was published on 1859, Charles Darwin theorizes that nature has evolved through the rules of natural selection, survival of the fittest, and the struggle for existence. Although his conclusion comes from the scientific eviden… more
Date: August 1996
Creator: Moon, Sangwha
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Browning and Dickens: Religious Direction in Victorian England

Description: Many Nineteenth century writers experienced the withdrawal of God discussed by Miller in The Disappearance of God. Robert Browning and Charles Dickens present two examples of "Fra Lippo Lippi" and Great Expectations model effective alternatives to accepting God's absence. Conversely "Andrea del Sarto" accepts the void the other two heroes shun.
Date: December 1991
Creator: Zeske, Karen Marie
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Orality, Literacy, and Character in Bleak House

Description: This work argues that the dynamics of the oral and of the literate consciousness play a vital role in the characterization of Bleak House. Through an application of Walter Ong's synthesis of orality/literacy research, Krook's residual orality is seen to play a greater role in his characterization than his more frequently discussed spontaneous combustion. Also, the role orality and literacy plays in understanding Dickens's satire of "philanthropic shams" is analyzed. This study concludes that an… more
Date: May 1988
Creator: Nelms, Jeffrey Charles
Partner: UNT Libraries
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A Comparative Analysis of the Educational Theories of Charles Dickens and John Holt

Description: The purpose of this study is to determine. whether Charles Dickens's educational theories in England during the nineteenth century are conclusively juxtaposed to John Holt's educational theories in America during the twentieth century. Chapter One introduces the proposition and states the general nature of the discussion in -subsequent chapters. Chapter Two presents a history of economic conditions in nineteenth-century England and shows how its evolution influenced Dickens's educational theori… more
Date: May 1974
Creator: Milner, Loreta Sue
Partner: UNT Libraries

[J. Don Vann, Cedric Dickens, and Dolores Vann]

Description: Photograph of (L-R) Dr. J. Don Vann, Cedric Charles Dickens, the grandson of author Charles Dickens, and Dolores Vann. They are standing in front of the door to Charles Dickens' home which has been made into a museum of the author's works and life. The prices for admission are listed on a plaque beside the door.
Date: [1990..2005]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Life of Charles Dickens, cover]

Description: Photograph of the cover of the book The Life of Charles Dickens. The cover is made with a blue leather and is stamped with a tree and figures. The book was written by John Forster with the approval of Dickens and was originally printed from 1872-1874 as a series of volumes.
Date: July 9, 2014
Creator: Forster, John
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Life of Charles Dickens, spine and cover]

Description: Photograph of the spine and cover of the book The Life of Charles Dickens. The spine is black with gold lettering that reads "Oxford India Paper Dickens" and "Life of Charles Dickens Forster". The cover is made with a blue leather and is stamped with a tree and figures. It is propped up with a clear book stand and is against a white background. The book was written by John Forster with the approval of Dickens and was originally printed from 1872-1874 as a series of volumes.
Date: July 9, 2014
Creator: Forster, John
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Costumed man at the festival]

Description: Photograph of a man showcasing the culture during the Dickens on the Strand Festival. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cosplayers with a Llama at the Galveston Festival during the parade]

Description: Photograph of artists dressed as characters with a Llama in the middle of the street during a performance at a Winter festival. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A young girl at the Charles Dickens Christmas festival]

Description: Photograph of a young girl dressed in a Victorian costume for the Charles Dickens Christmas festival at Dickens on the Strand, Galveston, TX. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mother & daughter duo dolled up in Victorian traditional outfits]

Description: Photograph of a mother and daughter celebrating the Dickens on the Strand Festival in their Victorian traditional outfits. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A pipe band performing at the festival]

Description: A pipe band wearing Scottish kilts was seen performing at the Dickens on the Strand winter festival. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bayou city pipes and drums at the Christmas Festival]

Description: A renowned Houston based band, Bayou city pipes and drums was seen capturing the fun and excitement at the Dickens on the Strand Festival. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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