Oliver Twist + The Old Curiosity Shop: 2 Unabridged Classics, Illustrated (eBook)
1083 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772527-5 (EAN)
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Charles Dickens (1812–1870), an English writer and social critic, remains one of the most acclaimed novelists of the Victorian era. His literary genius has captivated readers for over a century with vivid characters, incisive social commentary, and his signature serialized storytelling. Dickens's early exposure to the harshness of industrial London and the experience of working in a blacking factory as a child deeply influenced his work, particularly in its focus on social reform and the plight of the poor. Dickens's oeuvre is vast and includes classics such as 'Oliver Twist' and 'The Old Curiosity Shop'. 'Oliver Twist', a tale of a young orphan navigating a criminal underworld, was groundbreaking in its portrayal of the underclass and unflinching look at the brutality of the workhouse system. 'The Old Curiosity Shop', another tour de force, tells the story of the virtuous Nell Trent and her grandfather, as they navigate a world of often grotesque and morally suspect characters. Dickens was adept at blending humor with serious critique, and his works were characterized by their moralistic narratives, intricate plots, and a cast of brightly imagined, enduring characters. His books were not only artistic triumphs but also helped to sway public opinion and law about the England's social issues. Dickens's literary style has had a profound influence on the subsequent generations of writers and continues to be celebrated and studied for its richness, vitality, and an indelible contribution to English literature.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 18.11.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Anthologien |
Literatur ► Historische Romane | |
Schlagworte | 19th century literary masterpieces • British historical novels • Charles Dickens • Charles Dickens classics • classic English novels • Dickensian Prose • Dickensian social critique • Dubliners • English literature studies • Heart of Darkness • illustrated classics • Illustrated Dickens ebooks • Innocence exploitation • Jane Austen • Juvenile Delinquency • Lady Chatterley's Lover • literary masterpieces • Marginalized Characters • Middlemarch • Narrative Complexity • Oliver Twist adventures • Social commentary • social reform • That Healing Touch • The Age of Innocence • The Countess Conspiracy • The Old Curiosity Shop tale • Victorian England • victorian era literature • Wuthering Heights |
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