Books by Charles Dickens

From the mysterious Druids and noble King Alfred to the notorious Henry VIII and the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Charles Dickens traced his country's history for the benefit of young Victorians. Written with the beloved storyteller's customary panache, this series of historical vignettes reads like a fast-paced novel, rich in anecdotes and colorful stories. Dickens' unsparing, witty, and opinionated perspectives on the great pageant of English history also offer insights into his own political and religious attitudes.This lively narrative was dedicated by the author to his children, in hopes of whetting their appetites for more substantial works of history. The book was included in the curricula of British school children well into the twentieth century, and it remains a treat for all ages. Alice Munro remembered it fondly as "the first glimpse I ever had of history, before I knew what history was ... the whole story has the charm and recklessness and exaggeration of a spellbinding fairy tale".

Little Dorrit is a novel by Charles Dickens, originally published in serial form between 1855 and 1857. The story features Amy Dorrit, youngest child of her family, born and raised in the Marshalsea prison for debtors in London. Arthur Clennam encounters her after returning home from a 20-year absence, ready to begin his life anew.

Our Mutual Friend is the last novel completed by Charles Dickens and is one of his most sophisticated works, combining savage satire with social analysis. Dickens explores the conflict between doing what society expects and the idea of being true to oneself. The novel centres on, in the words of critic J. Hillis Miller, quoting from the character Bella Wilfer in the book, "money, money, money, and what money can make of life."

The Old Curiosity Shop was initially published in a weekly serial, "Master Humphrey's Clock", between 1840 and 1841. Nell Trent, the protagonist of this novel, is an overwhelmingly good little girl who is orphaned into the care of her Grandfather, the purveyor of an odds and ends shop. Her grandfather is a benevolent man, yet he hides behind a dark secret; he has been consumed with the habit of gambling; eventually he gambles away his shop to his creditor Daniel Quilp, one of the most heinous of all of Dickens' villains. Nell and her grandfather flee London and, in their pursuit, they encounter a range of characters that are both goodhearted and the embodiment of evil. The Old Curiosity Shop is an insightful tragedy of sorrows that brilliantly paints the range of human intention.

The Battle of Life : A Love Story is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in 1846. It is the fourth of his five "Christmas Books", coming after The Cricket on the Hearth and followed by The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain. The setting is an English village that stands on the site of an historic battle. Some characters refer to the battle as a metaphor for the struggles of life, hence the title. The only one of the five Christmas Books that has no supernatural or explicitly religious elements, it focuses on Grace and Marion, two sisters who are driven apart only to be reunited once more. As is typical with Dickens, the ending is a happy one.

A sense of impending evil hovers over a cathedral town, where one man, an outwardly respectable opium addict, is consumed with jealousy over the engagement of his nephew, Edwin Drood, to a lovely young lady. So enraged is he, that he even plots the younger man's murder. But Drood's sudden disappearance halts further scheming and leaves only one big mystery. What happened to Edwin Drood ? And what became of his body ?Unfinished at the time of his death, Charles Dickens's intriguing story has become all the more tantalizing for its lack of an ending, leaving a grim puzzle that avid readers, over the years, have tried to solve. A gem for lovers of murder mysteries and the legions of Dickens fans, The Mystery of Edwin Drood remains a gripping and haunting masterpiece.

Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of a shipping company, dreams of having a son to continue his business, despite the fact that he already has a daughter named Florence. The book begins when his son is born and Dombey's wife dies shortly after giving birth. The child, named Paul after his father, dies of illness when he is still only six years old. Dombey has neglected Florence for years, and now devastated, he pushes her away from him after the death of his son. The Dombey family must experience a series of ups and downs before there is a chance of reaching reconciliation. Dombey and Son features many Dickensian themes, such as arranged marriages, child cruelty, betrayal, deceit.

Barnaby Rudge is a historical novel by English author Charles Dickens, published in 1841. His fifth novel, it is largely set against the backdrop of the anti - Catholic Gordon Riots of 1780. Providing a vivid account of London's descent into anarchy and mob rule, the novel is a gripping story of mystery and suspense. Blending historical realism with gothic melodrama, the plot centres on the relationship between Catholic Emma and Protestant Edward, and on the English capital city's dark underworld - an ever - present theme of Dickens novels. A powerful, absorbing literary classic, and an unmissable read.

Martin Chuzzlewit is suspicious - and with good reason. His relatives think he's dying and they're flocking to his side from near and far in eager anticipation of inheriting his vast wealth. Their greed and selfishness has made him a misanthrope, and when he finds his namesake grandson romancing his ward, the old man's wrath drives young Martin off to America to seek his fortune. Dickens' declared this, his sixth novel, as "immeasurably the best of my stories." The scheming Mr. Pecksniff, the corrupt Mrs. Gamp, the criminal Jonas Chuzzlewit, and other vividly realized characters populate this powerful black comedy, which features a parody of American mores and manners inspired by the author's 1842 visit to the United States. A captivating tale of hypocrisy and redemption, the novel is distinctive among Dickens' work for its combination of antic humor, searing satire, and lively melodrama.

Aventures de Monsieur Pickwick (Volume I), un livre classique, a été considéré comme important tout au long de l'histoire humaine, et pour que cet ouvrage ne soit jamais oublié, nous, aux éditions Alpha, nous sommes efforcés de le préserver en republiant ce livre dans un format moderne pour les générations présentes et futures. Tout ce livre a été reformaté, retapé et conçu. Ces livres ne sont pas constitués de copies numérisées de leur travail original et, par conséquent, le texte est clair et lisible.

Barnaby Rudge is a gripping historical novel by Charles Dickens that takes place during the Gordon Riots of 1780. The story follows the title character, Barnaby Rudge, as he becomes embroiled in the violent riots, which were sparked by anti-Catholic sentiment and led to widespread destruction and chaos in London. Dickens masterfully weaves together a cast of memorable characters and explores themes of love, loyalty, and social justice in this compelling tale.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a gripping and unfinished novel by the legendary author, Charles Dickens. Set in a small English town, the story follows John Jasper, a choirmaster who becomes obsessed with his nephew's fiancée. However, when Edwin Drood disappears under mysterious circumstances, Jasper becomes the prime suspect. This dark and suspenseful tale will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Aventures de Monsieur Pickwick (Volume II), un livre classique, a été considéré comme important tout au long de l'histoire humaine, et pour que cet ouvrage ne soit jamais oublié, nous, aux éditions Alpha, nous sommes efforcés de le préserver en republiant ce livre dans un format moderne pour les générations présentes et futures. Tout ce livre a été reformaté, retapé et conçu. Ces livres ne sont pas constitués de copies numérisées de leur travail original et, par conséquent, le texte est clair et lisible.

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is the second volume of the new Oxford Edition of Charles Dickens, presenting a critical edition of Dickens's third novel, brilliantly comic yet with a strong strand of social criticism.

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A Tale of two CitiesCharles Dickens, the author was an English writer, journalist, editor and social critic. His famous plays are - A Tale of two cities', 'No Thorough fare, The Frozen Deep. A Tale of Two Cities is an historical novel. It narrates the story of the French Doctor Manette and his 18-year-long imprisonment in Paris. When he released from his imprisonment he left for London. The two cities are in London only. Actually the first plot deals with the rebirth of Dr. Manette and about those situations and reasons for French Revolution by the lower classes and the Reign of Terror. The author asserts his belief in the possibility of transformation.Around the World in 80 DaysAround the world in Eighty days was published in 1873. It is an adventure novel by the French writer, Jules Verne. It was first published in French. The book is one of Vernes most acclaimed works. Jules Verne (8th February 1828. 24th March 1905) was French novelist, poet, and playwright. In his credit, a series of novels are there, such as Voyage extraordinaries, Journey to the center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas. The story narrated a complete travelogue with all his experiences, makes the book very interesting. Fogg hurries to reach the Reform Club within time to meet his deadline to win the Money. After adjusting of his travel expenses from the prize money and he divides the left money between Passepartout and Fix, and marries Aouda.

A Tale of two CitiesCharles Dickens, the author was an English writer, journalist, editor and social critic. His famous plays are - A Tale of two cities', 'No Thorough fare, The Frozen Deep. A Tale of Two Cities is an historical novel. It narrates the story of the French Doctor Manette and his 18-year-long imprisonment in Paris. When he released from his imprisonment he left for London. The two cities are in London only. Actually the first plot deals with the rebirth of Dr. Manette and about those situations and reasons for French Revolution by the lower classes and the Reign of Terror. The author asserts his belief in the possibility of transformation.Paradise LostJohn Milton (9th December 1608 ? 8th November 1674) was an English poet. He is best known for his epic poem ?Paradise Lost?. ?Paradise Lost? is widely considered as one of the greatest works of literature. He is known for ?Aeropagitica? which is written in condemnation of pre-publication censorship and is among history?s most influential and impassioned defence of freedom of speech and freedom of the press. He is highly appreciated by William Hayley. He had considered Milton the ?greatest English author?. Other renowned poets such as William Blake, William Wordsworth, and Thomas Hardy revered John Milton. ?Paradise Lost? has been considered as Milton?s masterpiece, with that his reputation was considered as one of the greatest English poets of his time.

Hard Times (originally Hard Times¿For These Times) was published in 1854, and is the shortest novel Charles Dickens ever published. It¿s set in Coketown, a fictional mill-town set in the north of England. One of the major themes of the book is the miserable treatment of workers in the mills, and the resistance to their unionization by the mill owners, typified by the character Josiah Bounderby, who absurdly asserts that the workers live a near-idyllic life but they all ¿expect to be set up in a coach and six, and to be fed on turtle soup and venison, with a gold spoon.¿ The truth, of course, is far different.The other major topic which Dickens tackles in this novel is the rationalist movement in schooling and the denigration of imagination and fantasy. It begins with the words ¿Now, what I want is, Facts,¿ spoken by the wealthy magnate Thomas Gradgrind, who is supervising a class at a model school he has opened. This indeed is Gradgrind¿s entire philosophy. ¿Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life. Plant nothing else, and root out everything else.¿ He is supported and encouraged in this approach by his friend Bounderby. Grandgrind raises his own children on these principles, and, as we discover, in doing so blights their lives.The novel also follows the story of a particular mill-worker, Stephen Blackpool, who leads a tragic life. He is burdened with an alcoholic, slatternly wife, who is mostly absent from his life, but who returns at irregular intervals to trouble him. This existing marriage, and the near-impossibility of divorce for someone of his class, prevents him marrying Rachael, who is the light of his life. Dickens depicts Stephen as representing the nobility of honest work, and contrasts his character with that of the self-satisfied humbug Josiah Bounderby who represents the worst aspects of capitalism.

Den föräldralösa Pip växer upp i fattiga förhållanden i en medelstor engelsk stad. Han är rättfram och godhjärtad i en värld som är full av motsatsen. På Pips resa från utskälld liten pojke till väluppfostrad gentleman i London träffar vi på fantastiska karaktärer och oförglömliga scener. Med stor känsla för den samhälleliga verkligheten och medkänsla för dess utsatta drar romanen in sin läsare i spännande äventyr och gripande levnadsöden. Även de mest illvilliga vedersakare ges försonande drag av mästaren i att gestalta social interaktion, under sin tids och i tider, Charles Dickens.I originalöversättning av Tom WilsonCharles Dickens (1812-1870) hör idag till en av historiens största författare. Med romaner som Oliver Twist, Lysande Utsikter och David Copperfield revolutionerade han den då populära genren följetongsromanen till att bli något som även innefattade finlitteratur. Dickens romaner trycks fortfarande regelbundet i nya upplagor världen över.

Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. This edition is dedicated to the english author Charles Dickens. Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the worlds best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read today. Works selected for this book: A Childs Dream of a Star, Boots at the Holly-Tree Inn, Nobodys Story, The Childs Story, The Magic Fishbone, What Christmas is As We Grow Older and The Haunted Man and the Ghosts Bargain. Bonus: Charles Dickens by George Orwell.

A Christmas Carol - The Complete Text contains the full text of the novel, with helpful annotations to explain characters, themes, context and more! Plus, we've included Knowledge Organiser pages, where all the key info is laid out in one handy place. And there are discussion questions to help students dig deeper into the novel. The CGP range for English Literature also includes a matching Text Guide (9781782943099), which contains all the notes and practice you need to really master A Christmas Carol!