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Mr. Micawber, from David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
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Mr. Micawber, from David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465776 Mr. Micawber, from David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilkins Micawber; gentle man who befriends David as a young boy; suffers from financial difficulty and has to spend time in a debtors prison before moving to Plymouth; as an adult, Copperfield meets him again in London; Micawber eventually emigrates to Australia, where he enjoys a successful career as a sheep farmer; character based on Dickens father, John Dickens;
Micawber is known for asserting his faith that " something will turn up". His name has become synonymous with someone who lives in hopeful expectation. This has formed the basis for the Micawber Principle, based upon his observation: " Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen pounds nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result misery." ; illustration from the series of Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, produced as cigarette cards by John Player & Sons;
); British, out of copyright
Media ID 22672832
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Cigarette Card Dickensian Fiction Fictional Friendly Generous Gentleman Happiness Happy Misery Optimism Optimistic Philosophy Top Hat Unhappiness Vintage Card
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This vibrant and captivating print showcases Mr. Micawber, a beloved character from Charles Dickens' timeless novel, David Copperfield. Created in 1923 by the talented Joseph Clayton Clarke (Kyd), this colour lithograph beautifully captures the essence of Micawber's charismatic personality. Mr. Micawber is depicted as a gentle man who befriends young David during his formative years. Despite facing financial difficulties that lead him to spend time in a debtors prison before relocating to Plymouth, Micawber remains optimistic and hopeful for better days ahead. As an adult, David reunites with Micawber in London, witnessing his friend's eventual emigration to Australia where he flourishes as a successful sheep farmer. The character of Mr. Micawber is said to be inspired by Dickens' own father, John Dickens. Renowned for his unwavering faith that "something will turn up". Mr. Micawber has become synonymous with living in hopeful expectation. His name has even given rise to the famous "Micawber Principle" which emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between income and expenditure for true happiness. This exquisite illustration is part of the series of Character Sketches from Charles Dickens produced as cigarette cards by John Player & Sons. It offers viewers a glimpse into the rich world created by one of literature's greatest storytellers while celebrating the enduring legacy of characters like Mr. Micawber.
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