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This text is part of a series that gathers together a large body of
critical sources on major figures in literature. Each volume
presents contemporary responses to a writer's work, enabling
students and researchers to read for themselves, for example,
comments on early performances of Shakespeare's plays, or reactions
to the first publication of Jane Austen's novels. The sources range
from landmark essays in the history of criticism to journalism and
contemporary opinion, and little published documentary material
such as letters and diaries. Significant pieces of criticism from
later periods are also included, in order to demonstrate the
fluctuations in an author's reputation. Each volume contains an
introduction to the writer's published works, a selected
bibliography, and an index of works, authors and subjects. The
"Collected Critical Heritage" set will be available as a set of 68
volumes and the series will also be available in mini sets selected
by period (in slipcase boxes) and as individual volumes.
The Critical Heritage gathers together a large body of critical
sources on major figures in literature. Each volume presents
contemporary responses to a writer's work, enabling student and
researcher to read the material themselves.
'One of those invaluable books which any reader will want to have beside him as he reads and re-reads his favourite author's works. This will become an essential volume ... it will not only give much pleasure but will help all those who love and cite Dickens' creations.' - Contemporary Review
'Not only informative but charming Hawes enthusiasm for Dickens' characters is contagious. - Dickens Quarterly
'A well-produced, useful and affordable reference book, in which all Dickens lovers will find something new and stimulating.' - The Dickensian
Who's Who in Dickens is an accessible guide to the many characters
in Charles Dickens' fiction. Dickens' characters are strikingly
portrayed and have become a vital part of our cultural heritage -
Scrooge has become a by-word for stinginess, Uriah Heep for
unctuousness. From the much loved Oliver Twist to the fact-grubbing
Mr Gradgrind, the obstinate Martin Chuzzlewit to the embittered
Miss Havisham, this book covers the famous and lesser known
characters in Dickens. The book contains a physical and
psychological profile of each character, a critical look at his
characters by past and present influential commentators and over
forty illustrations of major characters drawn by Dickens'
contemporaries.
This work provides concise, accessible introductions to major
writers focusing equally on their life and works. Written in a
lively style to appeal to both students and readers, books in the
series are ideal guides to authors and their writing. Charles
Dickens is without doubt a literary giant. The most widely read
author of his own generation, his works remain incredibly popular
and important today. Often seen as the quintessential Victorian
novelist, his texts convey perhaps better than any others the drive
for wealth and progress and the social contrasts that characterised
the Victorian era. His works are widely studied throughout the
world both as literary masterpieces and as classic examples of the
nineteenth century novel. Donald Hawes book will provide a short,
lively but sophisticated introduction to Dickens's work and the
personal and social context in which it was written.
This work provides concise, accessible introductions to major
writers focusing equally on their life and works. Written in a
lively style to appeal to both students and readers, books in the
series are ideal guides to authors and their writing. Charles
Dickens is without doubt a literary giant. The most widely read
author of his own generation, his works remain incredibly popular
and important today. Often seen as the quintessential Victorian
novelist, his texts convey perhaps better than any others the drive
for wealth and progress and the social contrasts that characterised
the Victorian era. His works are widely studied throughout the
world both as literary masterpieces and as classic examples of the
nineteenth century novel. Donald Hawes book will provide a short,
lively but sophisticated introduction to Dickens's work and the
personal and social context in which it was written.
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