Useful Charles Dickens
Manser, Martin2018
eBook
Abstract: Concise overview of Charles Dickens's life; Charles Dickens's and the English language; Charles Dickens's works; and synopses of Dickens's novels.
Main title:
Useful Charles Dickens / Martin Manser.
Author:
Manser, Martin, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
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Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
[England] : Manser, 2015.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2018.
Collation:
1 online resource (34 entries) ; digital files.
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Notes:
Also available in print version.Description based on title page of ebook version.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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Contents:
Introduction -- Charles Dickens's life: Childhood years; Early literary career; Married life; International recognition; Personal relationships; Public performances; Character -- Charles Dickens and the English language: Language and character in Dickens; From Jane Austen to Charles Dickens; Playfulness and humour -- Charles Dickens's works: Dickens as popular author; Dickens as serious novelist -- Synopses of Dickens's novels: Barnaby Rudge; Bleak House; A Christmas carol; David Copperfield; Dombey and son; Great expectations; Hard times; Little Dorrit; Martin Chuzzlewit; The mystery of Edwin Drood; Nicholas Nickleby; The old curiosity shop; Oliver Twist; Our mutual friend; The Pickwick papers.
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Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781786848307 (electronic version)9781483559070 (ebook)
Dewey class:
823.8
LC class:
PR4588
Language:
English
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BRN:
501777
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