The Charity Of Charles Dickens His Interest In The Home For Fallen Women And A History Of The Strange Case Of Caroline Maynard Thompson

""The Charity of Charles Dickens: His Interest in the Home for Fallen Women and a History of the Strange Case of Caroline Maynard Thompson"" is a non-fiction book written by Edward F. Payne. The book explores the philanthropic efforts of the famous Victorian author, Charles Dickens, and his involvement with the Home for Fallen Women, a refuge for prostitutes and other women who had fallen on hard times. The author provides a detailed history of the Home and its founder, Angela Burdett-Coutts, as well as the various charitable organizations that Dickens supported throughout his life. The book also delves into the strange case of Caroline Maynard Thompson, a former inmate of the Home who was accused of stealing from Dickens. The author examines the evidence against Thompson and the controversial trial that followed, which ultimately led to her acquittal. Throughout the book, Payne paints a vivid picture of Victorian society and the challenges faced by women in that era, particularly those who were forced into prostitution or otherwise marginalized. Overall, ""The Charity of Charles Dickens"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most celebrated authors of the 19th century, as well as the social and cultural context in which he lived. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Dickens, Victorian history, or the history of philanthropy and social reform.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.