Household Words

Household Words was a British weekly magazine, which appeared in 1850-1859 and was published by Charles Dickens.

The journal title was derived from a Shakespeare quote from the fourth act, scene 3 of Henry V. ago: "Familiar in his mouth as household words" ( in the German translation of Schlegel / Tieck: " Commonly his mouth like everyday words "). 1859 there was a dispute between Dickens and the publishers, why Dickens separated from the magazine and a new custom project All the Year Round founded.

Household Words represented a reformist course and took to most political issues of the day position. For example, the British government was criticized for its incompetence in the Crimean War, and again social reforms in health and education were demanded.

Appearance

Each issue of Household Words wore as a release date is a Saturday - despite the fact that the books published every Wednesday. The first issue came out on March 27, 1850 out, the last on May 28, 1859. 's Editorial office was located on Wellington Street North # 16 close to Covent Garden. A booklet cost two pence. Each booklet contained usually between six and ten contributions that were set in double columns. An output comprised 24 pages.

Literature in Household Words

Household Words published a mix of essays, reportage and literary pieces. Several well-known novels published here in continuation, namely:

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