Charles Dickens

Reprinted Pieces

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Produktbeschreibung

Experience the wit and social commentary of Charles Dickens in "Reprinted Pieces," a collection of short stories from the 19th century. These tales offer a glimpse into Victorian England through the unique lens of one of literature's most beloved authors. Dickens, a master of observation and character, presents a vibrant tapestry of everyday life, exploring themes of society, class, and the human condition. Originally published throughout Dickens's career, these "Reprinted Pieces" showcase his skill in crafting compelling narratives within a shorter format. Each story is a gem of concise storytelling, filled with the rich language and memorable characters that have made Dickens a literary icon. This carefully prepared edition offers a chance to rediscover these enduring works and appreciate the timeless appeal of Dickens's writing. A must-have for any reader interested in classic short stories and the social fabric of 19th-century England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 290g
• ISBN-13: 9781022956353
• ISBN-10: 1022956353
• Artikelnr.: 73933857

Autorenporträt

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812, in Portsea, England. His parents were middle-class and suffered financially. When Dickens was twelve years old, his family faced financial crisis, which forced him to quit school and work in a shoe polish manufacturing factory. Dickens's mother and siblings eventually joined him. Dickens continued to work at the factory for several months. In the factory the horrific conditions haunted him throughout his life. Dickens never forgot the day when a senior boy in the warehouse took it upon himself to instruct Dickens how to do his work more efficiently. As a young adult, Dickens worked as a law clerk and later as a journalist. He perceived the darker social conditions of the Industrial Revolution. A collection of semi-fictional sketches entitled Sketches by Boz earned him recognition as a writer. Dickens began to make money from his writing when he published his first novel, The Pickwick Papers in 1836. The Pickwick Papers was hugely popular and Dickens became a literary celebrity at the age of twenty-five. Dickens's themes included wealth and poverty, love and rejection, and the eventual triumph of good over evil. In 1836, Dickens married Catherine Hogarth, but after twenty years of marriage and their ten children, he fell in love with Ellen Ternan, an actress many years his junior. Soon after, Dickens and his wife separated. Dickens remained a prolific writer to the end of his life, and his novels - Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Bleak House - continued to earn critical and popular acclaim. He died of a stroke in 1870, at the age of 58.