The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain (eBook)

Charles Dickens (Autor)

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2022
82 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654733943-4 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain," Charles Dickens crafts a poignant narrative that intertwines themes of memory, loss, and redemption. The novella employs a vivid blend of Gothic elements and socio-economic critique characteristic of Dickens's oeuvre, presenting a ghostly encounter that serves as an allegory for the burdens of past traumas. The story follows Redlaw, a tormented scholar who, after meeting a spectral figure, wishes to cast away his painful memories, unwittingly bartering away his capacity for empathy and connection. Dickens's rich prose and imaginative storytelling resonate with the Victorian public's anxieties around industrialization and personal isolation, making this work a compelling exploration of the human psyche. Charles Dickens, a stalwart of 19th-century literature, wrote "The Haunted Man" during a period marked by his maturation as an author. His own experiences with loss, including the death of his sister-in-law and his childhood poverty, undoubtedly influenced the novella's exploration of memory's significance. Dickens's keen social consciousness and mastery of character development emerge as powerful tools in elucidating the moral and emotional intricacies of his characters' lives. Readers are invited to embrace "The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain" not only as a ghost story but as a profound meditation on the importance of memory in shaping our identities. Dickens's deft handling of complex themes makes this novella a timeless reflection on the human condition, worthy of both literary study and personal reflection.

Autor

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) stands as a titan of English literature, renowned for his keen observation of character and society, and for his evocative depictions of Victorian life. Dickens's proficiency in the use of character, dialogue, and ironic humour establishes him as a preeminent storyteller of his time. Born in Portsmouth, England, Dickens rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most famous writers of the 19th century. His experiences with social injustice and poverty during his early life profoundly influenced his writing and themes. His novel 'The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain', a Christmas novella first published in 1848, showcases his unique blend of social commentary and supernatural themes. It is the fifth and last of his Christmas books and deals with themes of forgiveness and the harmful effects of holding onto the past. Dickens's ability to blend such themes with memorable characters has allowed his work to endure. He was a master of serialized novels, which allowed him to reach a wide audience in both England and America. In works such as 'Oliver Twist', 'David Copperfield', and 'Great Expectations', Dickens illuminates the social ills of his time, while creating some of the most enduring characters and stories in literary history. His contributions to literature have been celebrated for their imaginative power, comedy, narrative genius, and deep empathy for the human condition.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • 19th Century London • Charles Dickens novels • Christmas Stories • classic redemption stories • Dickensian pathos • Dickensian social commentary • Dickens supernatural fiction • eerie atmospheric fiction • English Christmas tales • English literature • forgiveness and sorrow • Forgiveness narrative • Ghost Stories • Gothic Christmas narrative • Gothic fiction • Gothic novella • Haunted man protagonist • Haunted memories • ironic characterizations • Literary hauntings • Literary redemption • memory loss bargain • moral complexity • Novellas by Dickens • psychological depth • psychological fiction classics • Redemptive ghost story • Social commentary • supernatural redemption tale • victorian ghost stories • Victorian ghost story • Victorian supernatural