# onthisday otd dickens didyouknow histmed histsci victorian 19thc

What was Dickens's opinion of drinking? 1842, Dickens defends that many of his characters drink: "They do not prosper in their fortunes, because of this taste (far from it), but in spite of it, through their better nature." Read the full letter: https://t.co/hSYUuzAsa4

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2020-09-01

Interesting item on Dickens's original ms. of Oliver Twist in today's papers, pointing out that he toned down the violence in language as well as incident—but it's still so powerful (see Philip Allingham's long essay about the novel & its illustrators: https://t.co/Bobgw7iTgo)

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2020-06-03

With the 150th anniversary of Dickens's death coming next month, I've put Pictures from Italy to one side temporarily, and am enjoying reimmersing myself in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, especially 's awesome illustrations for

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2020-05-28

Too gloomy, but 1837, beloved sister-in-law, Mary Hogarth, "that spirit which directs my life" (& inspired a number of his characters) died in his arms https://t.co/DRQZYSmUSi

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2020-05-07

Today we're joining with Dickens's wishes, expressed in 1868 to Fanny Kemble, daughter of the actor Charles Kemble: "Accept my best wishes for your prosperity and happiness and for the welfare of those who are dearest to you." https://t.co/s0WikkSGHJ

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2020-04-20

Seen with flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boats (gondola) mid 1800 dress & attire. The men are wearing wigs. From 1857 (loose plate) "Mr. Sparkler under a Reverse of Circumstances" by Phiz (Hablot K. Browne) from the Charles Dickens's book titled Little Dorrit.

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2020-03-20

Also spending journey accompanied by the wonderful book "#Dickens's Katey" which I'm well into.

Pencil in hand to continue my notations!

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2020-02-19

to Twitter queries, our Dickens expert, Philip Allingham, has produced a chart of children (see 4 of them below), with links to accounts of each of them. See the power of Twitter! https://t.co/3cO0C6NXYj

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2019-09-28

Excellent illustrations by for Charles Dickens's 'A Christmas Carol' https://t.co/8ymD4RYf0C

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2018-12-23

Charles Dickens's 'A Christmas Carol' illustrated by Arthur Rackham,1915
https://t.co/fckmv3kTqk

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2017-12-15

Twists & Turns: Discover the streets near home which inspired him to write Oliver Twist! 6 & 31 May: https://t.co/U8F3DP37ZK

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2017-04-28