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The Uncommercial Traveller

By: Charles Dickens
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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A series of personal and reflective journeys through the streets of Victorian England, The Uncommercial Traveller explores the hidden corners of cities, the forgotten lives of ordinary people, and the quirks of everyday life. Written as a collection of loosely connected essays and travel pieces, it captures the essence of Dickens’ keen observational skills, as he paints portraits of people and places often overlooked by society.

From bustling marketplaces to quiet country lanes, The Uncommercial Traveller reflects Dickens’ unique ability to blend humor, social critique, and empathy. Whether he's recounting a chance encounter with an eccentric character or sharing his thoughts on the challenges of urban life, each sketch reveals the rich, multifaceted world of nineteenth-century England.

Public Domain (P)2025 SNR Audio Travel Writing & Commentary Witty England
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Well read and roughly 30min each, the chapters are individual short stories/journalistic articles of various matters going on at that period. Most are Interesting for a picture of the time. Some very enlightening, few much less so. Worth a 2 for one purchase.

Journalistic articles and opinions of the time.

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Charles Dickens writes a very vivid & entertaining story. A lot of it is sad, but I also sometimes laughed aloud.

Learning about the history of Victorian street life.

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