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Popular songs of the day
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10 unexpected ways Charles Dickens was connected to classical music
2. Popular songs of the day
Dickens often referred to popular songs in his novels, as they were heard in a domestic setting. A well-known dance tune of the day, ‘The College Hornpipe’ is mentioned in both, ‘Dombey and Son’ and ‘David Copperfield.’
