Books by Charles Dickens

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 Battle of Life: A Love Story is a romantic novella by Charles Dickens that was first published in 1846. It is the fourth of Dickens' five "Christmas Books", the first and best known of which is A Christmas Carol. It is the only one of Dickens' "Christmas Books" that does not feature any ghosts or supernatural beings. The action takes place in an English village which had been the site of a battle many years earlier, giving the novella its name. In common with Dickens' previous "Christmas Book", The Cricket on the Hearth, the story ends with a romantic twist.

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!

David Copperfield (1850) by Charles Dickens recounts the life-story of David, the protagonist of the novel. The novel primarily deals with David's growth and the changes that occur in his life on the way to maturity. Born in Blunderstone, England, six months after the death of his father, David's early years are filled with happiness in the company of his loving mother and their kindhearted housekeeper, Clara Peggotty. But his happiness is short-lived and his life takes an ugly turn when his mother decides to marry Mr. Murdstone. When David's mother dies, he is taken from school and put to work by Mr. Murdstone in a London warehouse. Finding his associates and the work unbearable, he runs away to his Aunt Betsey Trotwood in Dover where his life takes on a new venture.

Charles Dickens (7th February 1812 - 9th June 1870), the author of Oliver Twist, was an English writer and social critic. He is considered as one of the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. He was very popular and renowned writer. Everyone enjoys his writings. His notable works consist of 'The Packwick Papers' 'Nicholas Nickleby', 'A Christmas carol' 'David Copperfield', 'A Tale of two Cities' and others.'Oliver Twist' is the second novel of Charles Dickens. The story revolves around an orphan, Oliver Twist. Sold to an Undertaker. Somehow he escapes from the clitches of the Undertaker and reaches London. The theme revolves around the life story of the criminals. The main social cause pertaining to the cruel treatment given by these criminals to orphans. It is very pathetic and eye opening. It narrates child labours, domestic violance and other social problems. It is a social novel. The author has put all the things in a systamatic way, appealing manner, sympathetic way. That is why, Charles Dickens is famous for his humour, sattire and keen observer of character and Society. In this novel the author has focussed on the recruitment of children as criminals. Actually the author himself had experienced, as a youth about all such activities. With that feelings, the novel has come out in a very lucid way. A mind opening social book. It encourages everyone to be alert for such Social evil.

The beloved historical novel is now available in an affordable softcover edition featuring a striking cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it ideal for lovers of classic fiction, readers in high-school and college literature courses, and fans of annual reading challenges and "Required Reading" lists.

1775 : Lucie retrouve son père,le docteur Manette, injustement emprisonné pendant 18 ans à la Bastille. 1780 : Lucie Èpouse Charles Darnay qui avait été inculpé de haute trahison sur une dénonciation calomnieuse. Il est en réalité le neveu de l'odieux marquis d'Evremonde qui avait fait enfermer le docteur. Charles révèle à son futur beau-père ses origines aristocratiques, dont il refuse les avantages pour vivre en simple citoyen. 1792 : Charles retourne en France pour sauver un domestique injustement condamné, arrêté comme émigrant sur dénonciation du couple Defarge, des révolutionnaires qui veulent se venger des exactions commises par les Evremonde...De rebondissements en rebondissements, le roman dénonce la corruption, les abus, l'inhumanité de certains nobles mais aussi la vengeance aveugle des révolutionnaires et les excés de la Terreur.