Books by Charles Dickens

"The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain" is one of Dickens’ Christmas-time novellas, written in the vein of his most popular one, "A Christmas Carol". Professor Redlaw is brooding over his past misery and mistakes, when he is suddenly visited by a ghostly apparition. The spectre comes with a bargain – the professor can be free from his past anguish, but there is a heavy price to be paid. What starts as a festive tale about the spirit of Christmas and joyous celebrations, turns into an exploration of the dark niches of the mind. A psychological warning to all people who are haunted by their past wrongdoings or memories, the novella is also a valuable lesson – it is better to forgive than forget. A five-star recommendation.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. Much of his writing first appeared in small instalments in magazines and was widely popular. Among his most famous novels are Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861).

"We count by changes and events within us. Not by years." Set in a small village, which stands on the site of a historic skirmish, "The Battle of Life" follows the romantic trials and tribulations of two sisters, Grace and Marion. All the while, they are harangued by their father, Dr Jeddler, who seems to treat life as a joke. With love triangles, false elopements and noble sacrifices, this novella explores the idea that each person must face their own, personal battle and decide whether to resolve it with or without incurring casualties. Despite the themes, this love story is peppered with humour and optimism.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. He is the author of 15 novels, five novellas, and hundreds of short stories. Among his most famous works are 'Oliver Twist' (1839), 'A Christmas Carol' (1843), and 'Great Expectations' (1861). Several of his books have been adapted for film, with characters such as Jacob Marley in 'A Christmas Carol' played by Alec Guinness.

"The good old times, the good old times ... what times they were!" Set during the Christmas period, ‘The Chimes’ is an affecting examination of social structure, hypocrisy, and emotional poverty. The central figure, Trotty Veck, is gradually losing his faith in humanity. However, the church bells and a horde of goblins may have the answer to his melancholy. Written in four parts, ‘The Chimes’ sees Dickens dissect the smug attitudes of the wealthy and the bleak fortunes of the poor while focusing on the good that is in everyone.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. He is the author of 15 novels, five novellas, and hundreds of short stories. Among his most famous works are 'Oliver Twist' (1839), 'A Christmas Carol' (1843), and 'Great Expectations' (1861). Several of his books have been adapted for film, with characters such as Jacob Marley in 'A Christmas Carol' played by Alec Guinness.

"Bleak House" is a long and complex novel by Dickens, exploring the machinations of the English legal system. At the centre of its narrative stands the "Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce" lawsuit, and all the characters are drawn to it like moths to a flame. An obvious and satirical attack on the judicial system, the novel is also a tragic human story about family issues, romance, betrayals, and secrets. It is a novel drowned in fog and hopelessness, where people’s sin-ridden souls wade in mud-covered streets. A five-star recommendation for fans of Dickens.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. Much of his writing first appeared in small instalments in magazines and was widely popular. Among his most famous novels are Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861).

It is the year 1800 and a young medical practitioner has opened his own surgery. Scalpel in hand, he eagerly awaits his first patient. Yet no one comes. Late one night a tall woman dressed all in black mourning attire, a veil covering her face, steps into his practice. The woman does not say a word. Dickens creates a palpable atmosphere with the inclement weather, the mourning clothes and the woman’s chilling request.In true Dickens style, The Black Veil is a Gothic thriller that is sympathetic, mysterious and has a twist you never saw coming.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. He achieved wide spread popularity and success during his lifetime , and is recognised as a literary genius to this day. He created some of the world’s best fictional characters and is regarded as the best writer of the Victorian era. His writing has inspired its own literary theme and genre with works today being described as ‘Dickensian’ thanks to his contribution to writing. His most famous novels include Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861), all of which have been adapted to majorly successful and beloved film adaptations.

Dreimal erhält Ebenezer Scrooge an Heiligabend Besuch von einem Geist – und dreimal wird dem Kaufmann vor Augen geführt, wie sehr Raffgier, Kaltherzigkeit und Einsamkeit sein Leben beherrschen. Doch glücklicherweise wird alles, was Scrooge im Verlauf jener Nacht an der Seite seiner überirdischen Besucher erlebt, ihn zu einem besseren Menschen machen. So entdeckt auch er sein Herz ... Charles Dickens‘ Weihnachtsklassiker erzählt von einer wundersamen Wandlung und gehört fest zur Weihnachtszeit. David Nathan vertont Dickens‘ märchenhafte Erzählung in meisterhafter Manier und beschwört Wort für Wort den besonderen Zauber der "Weihnachtsgeschichte".Charles Dickens, geboren am 7. Februar 1812 in Landport, arbeitete 1824, während der Schuldhaft des Vaters, in einer Schuhwichsfabrik. Nach der Lehrzeit in einer Anwaltskanzlei war er Prozess-Stenograph und Journalist. Erste Erzählungen erschienenen ab 1833, ab 1836 hatten sie außergewöhnlich großen Erfolg. Dickens war Herausgeber verschiedener Zeitschriften und Autor zahleicher Romane und Erzählungen, die ein realistisches Bild der Erfahrungswelt seiner Zeitgenossen, insbesondere der Mittel- und Unterschicht zeichneten. Dickens starb am 9. Juni 1870 in Rochester.

Paryż i Londyn od 1775 roku do wybuchu rewolucji francuskiej. Łucja Manette przybywa z Anglii do Francji, aby uwolnić ojca, którego niesprawiedliwie uwięziono w Bastylii. Doktor Manette był świadkiem morderstwa, jakiego rodzina markiza St. Évremonde'a dokonała na ubogich krewnych. Zwolniony z więzienia staruszek wraca z córką do Londynu. Łucja wychodzi za Karola Darnaya, który jest spokrewniony z rodziną St. Évremonde. Widząc niegodziwość swojego otoczenia i całej paryskiej arystokracji, mężczyzna porzuca Francję. Niebawem będzie zmuszony tam jednak wrócić, gdyż pojmany zostaje jego dawny sługa. Szlachetny mężczyzna spieszy mu na ratunek, a rodzina wykorzystuje okazję, by zemścić się na krytycznie usposobionym krewnym. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - dziewiętnastowieczny angielski powieściopisarz, najwybitniejszy wówczas przedstawiciel powieści społeczno-obyczajowej. Czuły na niesprawiedliwość społeczną, precyzyjnie opisywał życie uboższych sfer i portretował ekscentryków w konwencji groteski i karykatury. Wywodził się z rodziny, która popadła w nędzę, bardzo wcześnie podjął pracę zarobkową w fabryce pasty do butów, uznanie w środowisku literackim zapewniła mu powieść "Klub Pickwicka".

This paperback will feature three Christmas-themed stories by the author, led by "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton," a tale acknowledged as a precursor to Dickens's beloved classic A Christmas Carol. Other featured stories include "What Christmas Is as We Grow Older" and "A Christmas Dinner."

Ein Meisterwerk der viktorianischen Literatur: Charles Dickens erzählt in diesem Bildungsroman die bewegte Geschichte des Waisenjungen Pip. Pip fristet sein Dasein in Armut, bevor eine Reihe folgenreicher Begegnungen sein Leben von Grund auf verändert. Plötzlich scheint das Schicksal es gut mit ihm zu meinen: ein mysteriöser Wohltäter überlässt ihm anonym eine große Summe Geld. Pip reist nach London, um in der Hauptstadt des britischen Empire fortan das Leben eines „echten Gentlemans" zu führen. Doch je älter er wird, desto härter sind auch die Lektionen, die Pip lernen muss: über die Suche nach Identität, echte Freundschaft, und das Leben selbst.Der britische Schriftsteller Charles Dickens (1812–1870) zählt zu den bedeutendsten Autoren des 19. Jahrhunderts. Ab den 1830er-Jahren arbeitete er – teils unter dem Pseudonym Boz – als Journalist für verschiedene Zeitungen, begann jedoch bald, auch Fortsetzungsromane zu veröffentlichen. Darin behandelte Dickens oft soziale Probleme und Fragestellungen seiner Zeit. Zu seinen wichtigsten Werken, die bis heute immer wieder neu adaptiert werden, zählen die Romane „Oliver Twist" und „David Copperfield" sowie die Erzählung „Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte".

‘The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby’ is a sprawling adventure that follows young Nicholas’ journey across England to defend his family’s honour and regain their lost fortune. After the death of Nicholas’ father, the Nickleby family is on the brink of collapse, and they must rely on their treacherous uncle Ralph to survive. Nicholas is sent to work at a Yorkshire school but quickly learns that it is run by belligerent ghouls. After a violent confrontation, Nicholas and his friend Smike flee the school and embark on a marvellous misadventure to rescue Nicholas’ family and find love. While remaining true to Dickens’ celebrated social criticism, this novel also portrays the author’s incredible comedic abilities as the protagonists find themselves in many accidentally absurd situations. ‘The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby’ is a drama teeming with humour, romance, revenge, and murder. The story’s narrative scope and memorable cast of characters make it the perfect read for fans of Shakespeare, and it was adapted into a film starring Anne Hathaway and Charlie Hunnam in 2002.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a widely popular English author and social critic. Among his most famous novels are ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’. Dickens is best known for his depictions of poor Victorian living conditions and his unforgettable characters, some compassionate and others grotesquely malicious. Dickens’ timeless tales are still as celebrated today as when they were written, and his literary style is so influential that the term Dickensian was coined to describe the literature he inspired. Many of Dickens’ novels have been adapted for movies and television, including the Academy Award-winning musical ‘Oliver’.

‘The Old Curiosity Shop’ is one of Charles Dickens’ most beloved novels about a poor orphan girl, Nell, and her caring grandfather. In an attempt to improve Nell’s life, her grandfather accepts a loan from the cruel and conniving landlord, Quilp, and begins gambling but this only worsens their fortune. After issues with the police, Nell and her grandfather set out on a grand adventure and meet many of Dickens’ most memorable characters as Nell’s health deteriorates. ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’ is an incredible drama involving love, betrayal, and death that blends the fantastical nature of Nell’s journey with Dickens’ realistic criticism of living conditions in Victorian slums. The story caused mania at the time as Little Nell captured the hearts of readers around the globe including Queen Victoria. Nell and her grandfather have captivated audiences for generations in this timeless story that is equally as heart-warming as it is heart-breaking, and it is recommended for readers of all ages.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a widely popular English author and social critic. Among his most famous novels are ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’. Dickens is best known for his depictions of poor Victorian living conditions and his unforgettable characters, some compassionate and others grotesquely malicious. Dickens’ timeless tales are still as celebrated today as when they were written, and his literary style is so influential that the term Dickensian was coined to describe the literature he inspired. Many of Dickens’ novels have been adapted for movies and television, including the Academy Award-winning musical ‘Oliver’.

Ein Klassiker über Liebe, Freundschaft und Großzügigkeit. Ebenezer Scrooge ist Geldverleiher und hält Alles, was nichts mit Geld zu tun hat und Profit verspricht, für unnötig. Noch nicht mal an Weihnachten kann er seine Prinzipien vergessen und ein bisschen Wärme für seine Mitmenschen aufbringen. Bis er eines Abends ungewöhnlichen Besuch in seinem Zuhause empfängt. Die Geister der Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft zeigen Scrooge, was passiert, wenn er nicht dazu bereit ist, sich zu ändern. Werden es die Geister schaffen, Scrooge an den Menschen zu erinnern, der er mal war? Was ist passiert, das ihn so hart gemacht hat? Wird er sein Herz für andere Menschen öffnen können?Charles Dickens war und ist bis heute einer der bedeutendsten Schriftsteller Englands. In seinen Romanen nimmt er die britische Gesellschaft des 19. Jahrhunderts unter die Lupe und weist auf soziale Missstände innerhalb der bestehenden Sozialstrukturen hin. Seine Romane zählen zu den wichtigsten Werken der Literatur.