Speeches: Literary and Social is a collection of speeches given by Charles Dickens in various settings, including banquets, public gatherings, and charitable events. It includes Dickens' thoughts on literature, society, and philanthropy, as well as his personal experiences as a writer and public figure. With his signature wit and charm, Dickens addresses topics such as education, poverty, and the importance of reading, while also sharing anecdotes and reflections on his own life. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of one of the greatest writers in English literature. (Summary by Bryn Roberts)
Chapters
1 Introduction Pt. 1 35 min 2 Introduction Pt. 2 39 min 3 I. EDINBURGH, JUNE 25, 1841 11 min 4 II. JANUARY, 1842 3 min 5 III. FEBRUARY 1842 14 min 6 IV. FEBRUARY 7, 1842 11 min 7 V. NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 18, 1842 12 min 8 VI. MANCHESTER, OCTOBER 5, 1843 16 min 9 VII. LIVERPOOL, FEBRUARY 26, 1844 13 min 10 VIII. BIRMINGHAM, FEBRUARY 28, 1844 17 min 11 IX. GARDENERS AND GARDENING. LONDON, JUNE 14, 1852 8 min 12 X. BIRMINGHAM, JANUARY 6, 1853 19 min 13 XI. LONDON, APRIL 30, 1853 3 min 14 XII. LONDON, MAY 1, 1853 3 min 15 XIII. BIRMINGHAM, DECEMBER 30, 1853 7 min 16 XIV. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. LONDON, DECEMBER 30, 1854 15 min 17 XV. ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM 23 min 18 XVI. SHEFFIELD, DECEMBER 22, 1855 2 min 19 XVII. LONDON, FEBRUARY 9, 1858 17 min 20 XVIII. EDINBURGH, MARCH, 26, 1858 2 min 21 XIX. LONDON, MARCH 29, 1858 6 min 22 XX. LONDON, APRIL 29, 1858 3 min 23 XXI. LONDON, MAY 1, 1858 2 min 24 XXII. LONDON, JULY 21, 1858 6 min 25 XXIII. MANCHESTER, DECEMBER 3, 1858 21 min 26 XXIV. COVENTRY, DECEMBER 4, 1858 5 min 27 XXV. LONDON, MARCH 29, 1862 5 min 28 XXVI. LONDON, MAY 20, 1862 9 min 29 XXVII. LONDON, MAY 11, 1864 12 min 30 XXVIII. LONDON, MAY 9, 1865 12 min 31 XXIX. NEWSPAPER PRESS FUND. LONDON, MAY 20, 1865 16 min 32 XXX. KNEBWORTH, JULY 29, 1865 4 min 33 XXXI. LONDON, FEBRUARY 14, 1866 14 min 34 XXXII. LONDON, MARCH 28, 1866 5 min 35 XXXIII. LONDON, MAY 7, 1866 5 min 36 XXXIV. LONDON, JUNE 5, 1867 13 min 37 XXXV. LONDON, SEPTEMBER 17, 1867 3 min 38 XXXVI. LONDON, NOVEMBER 2, 1867 8 min 39 XXXVII. BOSTON, APRIL 8, 1868 3 min 40 XXXVIII. NEW YORK, APRIL 18, 1863 11 min 41 XXXIX. NEW YORK, APRIL 20, 1868 2 min 42 XL. LIVERPOOL, APRIL 10, 1869 10 min 43 THE OXFORD AND HARVARD BOAT RACE. SYDENHAM, AUGUST 30, 1869 10 min 44 XLII. BIRMINGHAM, SEPTEMBER 27, 1869 28 min 45 XLIII. BIRMINGHAM, JANUARY 6, 1870 8 min 46 XLIV. LONDON, APRIL 6, 1846 9 min 47 XLV. LEEDS, DECEMBER 1,1847 14 min 48 XLVI. GLASGOW, DECEMBER 28, 1847 16 min 49 XLVII. LONDON, APRIL 14, 1851 10 min 50 XLVIII. THE ROYAL LITERARY FUND. LONDON, MARCH 12, 1856 9 min 51 XLIX. LONDON, NOVEMBER 5, 1857 14 min 52 L. LONDON, MAY 8, 1858 10 min 53 LI. THE FAREWELL READING. ST. JAMES'S HALL, MARCH 15, 1870 5 min 54 LII. THE NEWSVENDORS' INSTITUTION. LONDON, APRIL 5, 1870 12 min 55 LIII. MACREADY. LONDON, MARCH 1, 1851 9 min 56 LIV. SANITARY REFORM. LONDON, MAY 10, 1851 7 min 57 LV. GARDENING. LONDON, JUNE 9, 1851 5 min 58 LVI. THE ROYAL ACADEMY DINNER. LONDON, MAY 2, 1870 6 min 59 CHARLES DICKENS AS A LETTER-WRITER, AND AS A POET. I., AS A LETTER-WRITER 16 min 60 CHARLES DICKENS AS A LETTER-WRITER, AND AS A POET. I., AS A POET 13 min 61 CHARLES DICKENS'S READINGS. THE FIRST PUBLIC READING. BY ONE WHO HEARD IT 33 min
