Why Charles Dickens feared his second journey across the Atlantic
In short: In 1867, Charles Dickens embarked on a second American tour, but he was not returning to a welcoming land. This video explores the tension behind his travel, following a first trip that left the famous author deeply disillusioned with the United States.
Dickens's relationship with America was defined by sharp critique rather than admiration. Following his initial visit in 1842, he published works like American Notes and Martin Chuzzlewit, which provided stinging commentary on the country he had encountered. Consequently, his return to American soil in 1867 felt less like a celebratory homecoming and more like a venture into potentially hostile territory.
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