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A Dickensian street urchin refers to a child living in poverty in urban areas during the time of Charles Dickens, a prominent Victorian-era author known for his depictions of social inequality and the plight of the poor. These street urchins were often depicted in Dickens' novels and other literature of the time as characters who survived by begging, scavenging, or engaging in petty theft on the streets of London and other cities.

Dickensian street urchins were typically portrayed as orphaned or abandoned children, often dressed in ragged clothing and lacking proper food, shelter, and education. They faced harsh living conditions, exploitation, and abuse, and many resorted to desperate measures to survive in the harsh urban environment of 19th-century England.
Despite their hardships, Dickensian street urchins were also depicted as resilient, resourceful, and occasionally even heroic characters, navigating the dangers of the streets with a combination of street smarts, wit, and camaraderie.

Description

A Dickensian street urchin refers to a child living in poverty in urban areas during the time of Charles Dickens, a prominent Victorian-era author known for his depictions of social inequality and the plight of the poor. These street urchins were often depicted in Dickens' novels and other literature of the time as characters who survived by begging, scavenging, or engaging in petty theft on the streets of London and other cities.

Dickensian street urchins were typically portrayed as orphaned or abandoned children, often dressed in ragged clothing and lacking proper food, shelter, and education. They faced harsh living conditions, exploitation, and abuse, and many resorted to desperate measures to survive in the harsh urban environment of 19th-century England.
Despite their hardships, Dickensian street urchins were also depicted as resilient, resourceful, and occasionally even heroic characters, navigating the dangers of the streets with a combination of street smarts, wit, and camaraderie.