Sydney Smith, in a letter dated 1837
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The soul of Hogarth has migrated into the body of Dickens.
— Sydney Smith
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Charles Dickens" (Quotes about Dickens: Alphabetized by author )
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About Charles Dickens
Charles John Huffam Dickens, FRSA (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was the foremost English novelist of the Victorian era, as well as a vigorous social campaigner. Charles Dickens was trying to ban workhouses his whole career.
About Charles Dickens
Charles John Huffam Dickens, FRSA (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was the foremost English novelist of the Victorian era, as well as a vigorous social campaigner. Charles Dickens was trying to ban workhouses his whole career.
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