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Best Poems of Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

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Works of famous english writer Charles Dickens in poetry.  

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Charles Dickens, widely known for his masterful storytelling in novels like "Great Expectations" and "A Tale of Two Cities," showcases his poetic prowess in the collection "Best Poems of Charles Dickens." This anthology offers readers a glimpse into the lesser-known side of Dickens, revealing his talent for crafting poignant and evocative verses. The collection spans various themes, showcasing Dickens' versatility as a poet. From heartwarming reflections on love and nature to social commentaries on poverty and inequality, the poems encapsulate the breadth of human experiences. Each poem is infused with Dickens' characteristic wit, vivid imagery, and keen observation of the human condition, making them engaging and thought-provoking. One of the notable strengths of this collection is Dickens' ability to create vivid and memorable characters through his poetry. In poems like "The Ivy Green" and "The Song of the Wreck," he brings to life individuals from all walks of life, imbuing them with depth and humanity. These character-driven pieces offer unique insights into the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people, demonstrating Dickens' unwavering commitment to social justice and compassion. Another commendable aspect of this collection is Dickens' command of language and rhythm. His verses flow with a melodic quality, often employing rhyme and meter to create a musicality that enhances the emotional impact of the poems. The language is rich and descriptive, painting vivid pictures in the reader's mind and evoking a range of emotions. While the collection showcases Dickens' poetic talents, it is important to note that his skills as a novelist far surpass his achievements in poetry. Some readers may find that certain poems lack the depth and complexity found in his prose works. However, this does not diminish the charm and beauty of his poetic endeavors, which stand on their own merits. It is worth mentioning that readers familiar with Dickens' novels may find a sense of familiarity in the themes and motifs explored in his poetry. His preoccupation with social injustice, the plight of the marginalized, and the power of love and redemption permeate both his prose and poetry, creating a cohesive body of work that captures the essence of Victorian England.

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The Song Of The Wreck

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 The wind blew high, the waters raved,  A ship drove on the land,  A hundred human creatures saved  Kneel’d down upon the sand.  Three-score were drown’d, three-score were thrown  Upon the black

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Little Nell's Funeral

19 April 2023
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And now the bell, — the bell She had so often heard by night and day  And listened to with solemn pleasure,        E'en as a living voice, — Rung its remorseless toll for her,  So yo

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A Child's Hymn

19 April 2023
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Hear my prayer, O heavenly Father, Ere I lay me down to sleep; Bid Thy angels, pure and holy, Round my bed their vigil keep. My sins are heavy, but Thy mercy Far outweighs them, every

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The Ivy Green

21 April 2023
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 Oh, a dainty plant is the Ivy green, That creepeth o'er ruins old! Of right choice food are his meals, I ween, In his cell so lone and cold. The wall must be crumbled, the stone dec

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Lucy's song

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 How beautiful at eventide To see the twilight shadows pale, Steal o'er the landscape, far and wide, O'er stream and meadow, mound and dale! How soft is Nature's calm repose

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Squire Norton's Song

18 May 2023
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 The child and the old man sat alone In the quiet, peaceful shade Of the old green boughs, that had richly grown In the deep, thick forest glade. It was a soft and pleasant sound, That

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George Edmund's Song

18 May 2023
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 Autumn leaves, autumn leaves, lie strewn around he here; Autumn leaves, autumn leaves, how sad, how cold, how drear! How like the hopes of childhood's day, Thick clust'ring on the bough!

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A Fine Old English Gentleman

19 May 2023
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I'll sing you a new ballad, and I'll warrant it first-rate, Of the days of that old gentleman who had that old estate; When they spent the public money at a bountiful old rate On ev'ry mistress, pi

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Gabriel's Grub Song

19 May 2023
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Brave lodgings for one, brave lodgings for one, A few feet of cold earth, when life is done; A stone at the head, a stone at the feet; A rich, juicy meal for the worms to eat; Rank grass overhead,

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The Hymn Of The Wiltshire Laborers

20 May 2023
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O God! who by Thy prophet's hand Didst smite the rocky brake, Whence water came, at Thy command, Thy people's thirst to slake; Strike, now, upon this granite wall, Stern, obdurate, and

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