Sunday Under Three Heads

Language: EnglishPublished: May 1, 1997

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Subjects:

England Social life and customs 19th century Sunday

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal

Authors:

Dickens, Charles
1812 - 1870

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About this book

In the early Victorian era, societal norms dictated a strict observance of Sunday as a day of rest and reflection. In "Sunday Under Three Heads," Charles Dickens critiques these moralistic views, highlighting the tension between leisure and propriety. Through sharp satire, he explores the complexities of Sunday activities among the lower classes, revealing the hypocrisy of rigid social expectations. Dickens deftly addresses themes of social justice and individual freedom, questioning the very essence of "unalienable rights" in the context of leisure. Ideal for students and civic activists, this essay invites readers to reconsider the implications of societal judgment and the right to enjoy life. Engage with Dickens’ incisive observations and challenge the status quo in this thought-provoking work.