Original Penny Readings: A Series of Short Sketches: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Original Penny Readings: A Series of Short Sketches is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fenn, George Manville (1831–1909).
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"Original Penny Readings: A Series of Short Sketches" by George Manville Fenn is a collection of short sketches written in the mid-19th century. The work reflects on various aspects of life, likely weaving in social commentary and observations about different characters’ experiences and attitudes. Through these sketches, the author aims to capture common human conditions and social dynamics, offering insights into the struggles and virtues of working-class life. The opening of the collection introduces the theme of appreciating one's own worth and discourages envy of those in seemingly better circumstances. The narrative begins with a metaphor involving pots of different qualities, emphasizing that utility and resilience in labor—represented by the "common red ware"—are more valuable than mere ornamentation. Using the backdrop of a work setting, the narrator encounters a new worker struggling with the workplace customs regarding "paying the footing," highlighting issues of camaraderie versus exploitation among laborers. The passage sets a tone of social awareness, as well as the stark realities that working-class individuals face, while hinting at the theme of helping one another in a harsh world.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Original Penny Readings: A Series of Short Sketches
- Author credits: Fenn, George Manville (1831–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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