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Charles Dickens

Autor Paul Kendall
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 12 ian 2022
Few writers have had a greater impact upon British society than Charles Dickens. His stories, and, in particular, his many memorable characters, highlighted the life of the forgotten poor and disadvantaged within society at a time when Britain was the leading economic and political power in the world.

Dickens' portrayal of the poor, such as Oliver Twist daring to ask for more food in the parish workhouse, and Bob Cratchit struggling to provide for his family at Christmas, roused much sympathy and an understanding of the poor and the conditions in which they lived. This led to many people founding orphanages, establishing schools to educate the underprivileged, or to set up hospitals for those who could not afford medical treatment - one such was Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital where one of its wards was named after the great writer.

Little wonder, then, that his legacy can be found across the UK. From the buildings where he lived, the inns and hotels he frequented, the streets and towns which formed the backdrop to his novels and short stories, to the places where he gave readings or performed his own amateur dramatic productions to raise funds for his philanthropic causes. Dickensian memorabilia also abound, including his original manuscripts to his famous works and letters to his wife.

Many of these have been woven in a single volume which transports the reader magically through stories and images into the Dickensian world of Victorian Britain.
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ISBN-13: 9781399091367
ISBN-10: 1399091360
Pagini: 312
Ilustrații: 200+ colour illustrations
Dimensiuni: 178 x 248 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.86 kg
Editura: Pen & Sword Books

Notă biografică

Educated at Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London, where he also served as an Honorary Midshipman with the University of London Royal Naval Unit, Paul Kendall is a military historian and author from Kent specializing in the First World War.

Descriere

Places and Objects of Interest. A unique collection of items that between them reveal a fascinating insight into the life of this famous writer These items cover the explore the whole period of Charles Dickens life from his birthplace at 393 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, to his tomb at Westminster Abbey. Includes many of the buildings and locations portrayed in his novels and short stories. Features many of the famous characters associated with those stories. Packed-full of Dickensian tales. Includes items and information relating to Dickens American tour. Highly illustrated in full colour and packed-full of stories and