Speeches: Literary and Social
Charles Dickens
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Length 11 h 17 min
Chapters 60
First published 1880
Speeches: Literary and Social is a collection of speeches given by Charles Dickens in various settings, including banquets, public gatherings, and charitable events. It includes Dickens' thoughts on literature, society, and philanthropy, as well as his personal experiences as a writer and public figure. With his signature wit and charm, Dickens addresses topics such as education, poverty, and the importance of reading, while also sharing anecdotes and reflections on his own life. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of one of the greatest writers in English literature. (Summary by Bryn Roberts)
Chapters
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Introduction Pt. 1 Read by Bryn Roberts 35:05
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I. EDINBURGH, JUNE 25, 1841. Read by Bryn Roberts 11:01
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II. JANUARY, 1842. Read by Bryn Roberts 2:37
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III. FEBRUARY 1842. Read by Bryn Roberts 13:32
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IV. FEBRUARY 7, 1842. Read by Bryn Roberts 10:38
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V. NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 18, 1842. Read by Bryn Roberts 12:14
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VI. MANCHESTER, OCTOBER 5, 1843. Read by Bryn Roberts 15:47
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VII. LIVERPOOL, FEBRUARY 26, 1844. Read by Bryn Roberts 13:07
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VIII. BIRMINGHAM, FEBRUARY 28, 1844. Read by Bryn Roberts 16:40
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IX. GARDENERS AND GARDENING. LONDON, JUNE 14, 1852. Read by Bryn Roberts 8:10
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X. BIRMINGHAM, JANUARY 6, 1853. Read by Bryn Roberts 19:17
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XI. LONDON, APRIL 30, 1853. Read by Bryn Roberts 2:42
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XII. LONDON, MAY 1, 1853. Read by Bryn Roberts 2:41
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XIII. BIRMINGHAM, DECEMBER 30, 1853. Read by Bryn Roberts 7:04
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XIV. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. LONDON, DECEMBER 30, 1854. Read by Bryn Roberts 14:59
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XV. ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM. Read by Bryn Roberts 23:25
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XVI. SHEFFIELD, DECEMBER 22, 1855. Read by Bryn Roberts 2:24
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XVII. LONDON, FEBRUARY 9, 1858. Read by Bryn Roberts 17:14
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XVIII. EDINBURGH, MARCH, 26, 1858. Read by Bryn Roberts 2:27
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XIX. LONDON, MARCH 29, 1858. Read by Bryn Roberts 5:38
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XX. LONDON, APRIL 29, 1858. Read by Bryn Roberts 2:57
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XXI. LONDON, MAY 1, 1858. Read by Bryn Roberts 1:30
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XXII. LONDON, JULY 21, 1858. Read by Bryn Roberts 5:34
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XXIII. MANCHESTER, DECEMBER 3, 1858. Read by Bryn Roberts 21:04
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XXIV. COVENTRY, DECEMBER 4, 1858. Read by Bryn Roberts 4:46
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XXV. LONDON, MARCH 29, 1862. Read by Bryn Roberts 4:51
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XXVI. LONDON, MAY 20, 1862. Read by Bryn Roberts 8:47
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XXVII. LONDON, MAY 11, 1864. Read by Bryn Roberts 11:46
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XXVIII. LONDON, MAY 9, 1865. Read by Bryn Roberts 11:41
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XXIX. NEWSPAPER PRESS FUND. LONDON, MAY 20, 1865. Read by Bryn Roberts 16:29
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XXX. KNEBWORTH, JULY 29, 1865. Read by Bryn Roberts 4:22
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XXXI. LONDON, FEBRUARY 14, 1866. Read by Bryn Roberts 14:19
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XXXII. LONDON, MARCH 28, 1866. Read by Bryn Roberts 5:02
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XXXIII. LONDON, MAY 7, 1866. Read by Bryn Roberts 4:48
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XXXIV. LONDON, JUNE 5, 1867. Read by Bryn Roberts 12:53
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XXXV. LONDON, SEPTEMBER 17, 1867. Read by Bryn Roberts 3:18
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XXXVI. LONDON, NOVEMBER 2, 1867. Read by Bryn Roberts 8:25
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XXXVII. BOSTON, APRIL 8, 1868. Read by Bryn Roberts 3:01
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XXXVIII. NEW YORK, APRIL 18, 1863. Read by Bryn Roberts 11:21
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XXXIX. NEW YORK, APRIL 20, 1868. Read by Bryn Roberts 2:17
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XL. LIVERPOOL, APRIL 10, 1869. Read by Bryn Roberts 10:09
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THE OXFORD AND HARVARD BOAT RACE. SYDENHAM, AUGUST 30, 1869. Read by Bryn Roberts 10:26
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XLII. BIRMINGHAM, SEPTEMBER 27, 1869. Read by Bryn Roberts 28:29
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XLIII. BIRMINGHAM, JANUARY 6, 1870. Read by Bryn Roberts 7:32
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XLIV. LONDON, APRIL 6, 1846. Read by Bryn Roberts 9:10
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XLV. LEEDS, DECEMBER 1,1847. Read by Bryn Roberts 13:31
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XLVI. GLASGOW, DECEMBER 28, 1847. Read by Bryn Roberts 15:31
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XLVII. LONDON, APRIL 14, 1851. Read by Bryn Roberts 9:56
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XLVIII. THE ROYAL LITERARY FUND. LONDON, MARCH 12, 1856. Read by Bryn Roberts 8:41
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XLIX. LONDON, NOVEMBER 5, 1857. Read by Bryn Roberts 13:51
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L. LONDON, MAY 8, 1858. Read by Bryn Roberts 9:49
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LI. THE FAREWELL READING. ST. JAMES’S HALL, MARCH 15, 1870. Read by Bryn Roberts 5:03
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LII. THE NEWSVENDORS’ INSTITUTION. LONDON, APRIL 5, 1870. Read by Bryn Roberts 11:32
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LIII. MACREADY. LONDON, MARCH 1, 1851. Read by Bryn Roberts 8:59
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LIV. SANITARY REFORM. LONDON, MAY 10, 1851. Read by Bryn Roberts 7:08
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LV. GARDENING. LONDON, JUNE 9, 1851. Read by Bryn Roberts 4:48
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LVI. THE ROYAL ACADEMY DINNER. LONDON, MAY 2, 1870. Read by Bryn Roberts 6:09
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CHARLES DICKENS AS A LETTER-WRITER, AND AS A POET. I.—AS A LETTER-WRITER. Read by Bryn Roberts 15:38
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CHARLES DICKENS AS A LETTER-WRITER, AND AS A POET. I.—AS A POET. Read by Bryn Roberts 13:20
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CHARLES DICKENS’S READINGS. THE FIRST PUBLIC READING. BY ONE WHO HEARD IT. Read by Bryn Roberts 32:52
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