Household Words

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English · 2h 46m

Household Words was an English weekly magazine edited by Charles Dickens in the 1850s. It took its name from the line in Shakespeare's Henry V: "Familiar in his mouth as household words." The subject matter was varied, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction and opinions - Summary by LynneT

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The Golden City 24:03 Read by Patty H
The Modern "Officer's" Progress -- II -- A Subaltern's Day 20:52 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Belgian Lace-Makers 16:24 Read by Winnifred Assmann
The Power of Mercy 17:41 Read by Bill Mosley
Flowers 2:49 Read by Larry Wilson
The Cattle-Road to Ruin 37:42 Read by Brize C
Class Opinions -- A Fable 1:46 Read by Stacey Malcolm
The Registrar-General on "Life" in London 24:19 Read by Kate Follis
Bed 20:41 Read by Elizabeth W