This collection of essays shows Dickens as one of the greatest visionaries of the city in all its variety and cruelty. 'The Uncommercial Traveller' is a series of semi-autobiographical essays by Dickens in which he wanders the streets of London and reminisces about his childhood and past. In the fictional anthology ''A Walk in the Night and Other Stories'', author Alex La Guma shines a light on the trials of apartheid Africa. Charles Dickens describes in Night Walks his time as an insomniac, when he decided to cure himself by walking through London in the small hours, and discovered homelessness, drunkenness and vice on the streets. For that reason, I never grow tired of the Charles Dickens Walking Tour. Charles Dickens describes in Night Walks his time as an insomniac, when he decided to cure himself by walking through London in the small hours, and discovered homelessness, drunkenness and vice on the streets. Charles Dickens describes in Night Walks his time as an insomniac, when he decided to cure himself by walking through London in the small hours, and discovered homelessness, drunkenness and vice on the streets. I always say that I prefer my walks to be guided discussions rather than guided tours and this is one of those tours where, from very early on, participants begin chatting away about the various elements of Dickens psyche that the tour introduces them to. This collection of essays shows Dickens as one of the greatest visionaries of the city in all its variety and cruelty. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Night Walks by Charles Dickens 9780141047508 (paperback 2010) at the best online prices at eBay! The unnamed narrator (Master Humphrey) is walking the streets of London late at night, as is his usual habit. Free shipping for many products! This collection of essays shows Dickens as one of. Charles Dickens describes in 'Night Walks' his time as an insomniac, when he decided to cure himself by walking through London in the small hours, and discovered homelessness, drunkenness and … GREAT IDEAS.