The Old Curiosity Shop, Dick Swiveller and Marchioness
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The Old Curiosity Shop, Dick Swiveller and Marchioness
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841. There she sat, intent upon her game. Dick Swiveller awakes from his sleep and illness to find the Marchioness playing cribbage with herself in the room. Date: C.1850
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Curiosity Dick Dickens Intent Marchioness Swiveller Awakes Cribbage
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In this image from Charles Dickens' classic novel, 'The Old Curiosity Shop,' Dick Swiveller, the young and impoverished protagonist, is startled to find the enigmatic Marchioness engaged in a solitary game of cribbage in the dimly lit confines of the Old Curiosity Shop. The year is approximately 1850, and the Marchioness, with her regal bearing and melancholic expression, seems lost in thought as she meticulously moves her cards around the table. Dick Swiveller, who has been lying ill in the shop, is roused from his slumber by the sound of the Marchioness' gentle humming and the clicking of her cribbage pegs. As he rubs the sleep from his eyes, he is struck by the strange sight before him. The Marchioness, a wealthy and mysterious woman known for her eccentricities, is a frequent visitor to the shop and has taken a peculiar interest in the young man. The Old Curiosity Shop, with its labyrinthine corridors and strange collection of oddities, serves as the backdrop for this intriguing scene. The shop's proprietor, the enigmatic Mr. Quashey, looks on from the shadows, his eyes gleaming with curiosity as he observes the unfolding scene. The atmosphere is thick with suspense and intrigue, leaving the viewer wondering what secrets the Marchioness holds and what role she will play in Dick Swiveller's life. This evocative print, with its rich detail and atmospheric lighting, offers a glimpse into the world of Charles Dickens' beloved novel and the enigmatic characters that inhabit it.
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