Pen Photographs of Charles Dickens's Readings: Taken From Life is a book written by Kate Field and published in 1871. The book is a collection of descriptions and reviews of Charles Dickens's public readings of his own works, which were incredibly popular during his lifetime. Field, a journalist and friend of Dickens, attended many of these readings and wrote vivid and detailed accounts of the events. The book includes descriptions of Dickens's performances of works such as A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. Field's writing provides insight into the atmosphere of these readings, as well as the reactions of the audiences who attended them. The book also includes illustrations of Dickens and other figures associated with the readings. Overall, Pen Photographs of Charles Dickens's Readings: Taken From Life offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the most beloved authors of all time and the public performances that helped to cement his legacy.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.