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Charles Dickens: His Journal (Hardcover, New)
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Charles Dickens: His Journal (Hardcover, New)
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Before finding a place as a celebrated author and household name,
Charles Dickens was the beleaguered son of a perpetually
impoverished family, proving a failure at everything from court
reporting to pot polishing. This story, adapted from his cherished
works of fiction, imagines his life at this young age. In the
entries of "Charles Dickens: His Journal", we meet a floundering
Dickens just as he throws up his hands, withdraws his paltry
savings, and sets out for Canterbury like the pilgrims of old. He
places himself in the hands of the world, depending in part on the
strength of his last shillings, in part on his own quick wits, but
most of all upon the patchy hospitality of unforgettable characters
he meets along the way. Can we believe what we read? According to
Dickens, all of his tales are true reflections of life -
fragmentary and highly improbable. For readers unfamiliar with the
author's work, this is a remarkable introduction to Dickens'
brilliant humour and to his indelible characters, who come to life
as soon as we read their names. For Dickens enthusiasts, this is a
smart, exhilarating romp through the pages of a timeless writer,
celebrating caricatures and scenes too often overlooked.
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Imprint: |
George Braziller
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2010 |
First published: |
October 2010 |
Editors: |
Vincent Torre
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Dimensions: |
230 x 180 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
128 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8076-1604-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
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LSN: |
0-8076-1604-4 |
Barcode: |
9780807616048 |
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