The Wing of Friendship.

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    • Subject Terms:
      HOGARTH, Georgina; DICKENS, Charles, 1812-1870; DICKENS, Catherine Hogarth
    • Abstract:
      The article reflects on English author Charles Dickens' friendship with his sister-in-law Georgina Hogarth who has been described as his housekeeper. Topics include the extent of importance of Hogarth to Dickens' life such as her selection as the guardian of Dickens' youngest son despite his wife Catherine still being alive, a bequest left by Dickens to Hogarth, why they became so close, and an explanation for Hogarth's worshipful attitude towards Dickens.