DICKENS'S LONDON - Premium Collection of 11 Novels & 80+ Tales (Illustrated) (eBook)

Enriched edition. Victorian London: A Timeless Tale Collection with Illustrations

Charles Dickens (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
8504 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654781150-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "Dickens's London - Premium Collection of 11 Novels & 80+ Tales (Illustrated)," Charles Dickens presents an evocative tableau of Victorian society through a rich assortment of narratives that explore the foibles and virtues of humanity. This collection showcases Dickens's distinctive blend of social commentary, vivid characterization, and wit, all framed within the bustling backdrop of London. His literary style, characterized by elaborate descriptions and intricate plots, retains the reader's attention while addressing themes of poverty, industrialization, and moral complexity, thus providing a profound commentary on his era's socio-political landscape. Charles Dickens, born in 1812 to a lower-middle-class family, encountered firsthand the harsh realities of urban life and economic struggle, experiences that influenced his empathetic portrayal of the marginalized in society. His relentless advocacy for social reform and his career as a journalist and editor endowed him with keen insights into London's streets. Dickens had a profound understanding of the intricate dynamics within urban environments, allowing him to weave together personal and political narratives that resonate with both contemporary and modern audiences. This premium collection is not only a celebration of Dickens's literary genius but also an indispensable resource for enthusiasts of classic literature. By immersing oneself in this engaging compilation, readers will appreciate the depth of Dickens's characters and the timeless relevance of his themes, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of human nature and society itself.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.1.2024
• Einführung: Tessa Longmere
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Tessa Longmere
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century fiction • british author • british authors • Charles Dickens • Childhood struggles depiction • Classic Literature • Dickensian London • Dickensian storytelling style • down and out in paris and london • English literature • fictional characters • Henry James • historical fiction • Historical fiction collection • Illustrated classic novels • illustrated collection • illustrated tales • Jane Austen • literary collections • London character studies • London novels • Mary Poppins • Mrs Dalloway • nineteenth-century england • novel illustrations • Orphan hardships narratives • Outlander • Peter Ackroyd • Sherlock Holmes • Social Criticism • social reform literature • The Canterbury tales • Thomas Hardy • Urban poverty tales • Victorian England • victorian era novels • Victorian Literature • Victorian social commentary