Download or read book Charles Dickens Quarrel with America written by Sidney P. Moss and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This very specialized book, probably aimed at graduate libraries and Dickens specialists, is not without interest to the general reader and anyone interested in Dickens. The real center of the story is Augustus, the novelist's younger brother, who earned the unforgiving wrath of his famous relative by leaving his first wife and running off to America with another woman."--Choice
Download or read book American Notes written by Charles Dickens and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "All that is loathsome, drooping, or decayed is here." In 1842 Dickens sailed to America to observe The New World that held such fascination for the English. He went to magnificent landmarks like Niagara Falls but also included visits to mental institutions and prisons. He met President John Tyler in D.C and the well-educated Laura Bridgman, who was deaf-blind. Dickens found lots to admire, but also noted how coarse and ill-mannered the Americans were. That did not go over well with the Americans. With superb language and humour, Dickens gathered these fascinating observations in this travelogue that will have anyone with the slightest interest in cultural differences completely spell-bound. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. Much of his writing first appeared in small instalments in magazines and was widely popular. Among his most famous novels are Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861).
Download or read book Some Notes on America to be Rewritten Suggested with Respect to Charles Dickens Esq written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mr Dickens and His Carol written by Samantha Silva and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A charming, comic, and ultimately poignant story about the creation of the most famous Christmas tale ever written. It’s as foggy and haunted and redemptive as the original; it’s all heart, and I read it in a couple of ebullient, Christmassy gulps.” —Anthony Doerr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All The Light We Cannot See Laced with humor, rich historical detail from Charles Dickens’ life, and clever winks to his work, Samantha Silva's Mr. Dickens and His Carol is an irresistible new take on a cherished classic. Charles Dickens is not feeling the Christmas spirit. His newest book is an utter flop, the critics have turned against him, relatives near and far hound him for money. While his wife plans a lavish holiday party for their ever-expanding family and circle of friends, Dickens has visions of the poor house. But when his publishers try to blackmail him into writing a Christmas book to save them all from financial ruin, he refuses. And a serious bout of writer’s block sets in. Frazzled and filled with self-doubt, Dickens seeks solace in his great palace of thinking, the city of London itself. On one of his long night walks, in a once-beloved square, he meets the mysterious Eleanor Lovejoy, who might be just the muse he needs. As Dickens’ deadlines close in, Eleanor propels him on a Scrooge-like journey that tests everything he believes about generosity, friendship, ambition, and love. The story he writes will change Christmas forever.
Download or read book American Notes written by Charles Dickens and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of antebellum America with Charles Dickens' illuminating travelogue, "American Notes." Experience the sights, sounds, and sensations of a nation on the brink of transformation through the eyes of one of history's greatest storytellers. As Dickens traverses the vast landscape of America, he offers keen observations and insightful commentary on the social, political, and cultural landscape of the time. From bustling cities to serene countryside, each chapter paints a vivid portrait of a nation in flux. But amidst the bustling energy of America lies a question that resonates across the ages: What does it mean to be American? Through encounters with people from all walks of life, Dickens grapples with this question, offering profound insights into the complexities of identity and belonging. Join Dickens on an unforgettable journey as he navigates the highs and lows of antebellum America, from the bustling streets of New York City to the plantations of the South. Through his keen observations and vivid storytelling, he brings to life the hopes, dreams, and struggles of a nation on the cusp of change. Are you ready to embark on a journey through the heart of America's past? Immerse yourself in the pages of "American Notes," where history comes alive in the hands of a master storyteller. Join Dickens on a voyage of discovery as he explores the soul of a nation on the eve of transformation. Experience the magic of Dickens' insight and wit. Order your copy of "American Notes" today and journey back in time to antebellum America. Don't miss your chance to explore America's past through the eyes of one of literature's greatest voices. Purchase "American Notes" now and experience the timeless allure of Dickens' storytelling.
Download or read book Dickens on America the Americans written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Notes Annotated and Illustrated written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors. American Notes for General Circulation is a travelogue by Charles Dickens detailing his trip to North America from January to June, 1842. Whilst there he acted as a critical observer of North American society, almost as if returning a status report on their progress. This can be compared to the style of his Pictures from Italy written four years later, where he wrote far more like a tourist. His American journey was also an inspiration for his novel Martin Chuzzlewit. Having arrived in Boston, he visited Lowell, New York, and Philadelphia, and travelled as far south as Richmond, as far west as St. Louis and as far north as Quebec. The American city he liked best was Boston - "the air was so clear, the houses were so bright and gay. [...] The city is a beautiful one, and cannot fail, I should imagine, to impress all strangers very favourably." Further, it was close to the Perkins Institution and Massachusetts Asylum for the Blind where Dickens encountered Laura Bridgman, who impressed him greatly.
Download or read book Charles Dickens s American Audience written by Robert McParland and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1837 to 1912, Charles Dickens was by far the most popular writer for American readers. Through several sources including statistics, literary biography, newspapers, memoirs, diaries, letters, and interviews, Robert McParland examines a historical time and an emerging national consciousness that defined the American identity before and after the Civil War. American voices present their views, tastes, emotional reactions and identifications, and deep attachment and love for Dickens's characters, stories, themes, and sensibilities as well as for the man himself. Bringing together contemporary reactions to Dickens and his works, this book paints a portrait of the American people and of American society and culture from 1837 to the turn of the twentieth century. It is in this view of nineteenth-century America--its people and their values, their reading habits and cultural views, the scenarios of their everyday lives even in the face of the drastic changes of the emerging nation--that Charles Dickens's American Audience makes its greatest impact.
Download or read book When in the Course of Human Events written by Charles Adams and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2004-12-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Including a new afterword by the author, this bold and controversial book will not only change how historians think about the causes of the Civil War but will place its powerful legacy into proper perspective.
Download or read book A World on Fire written by Amanda Foreman and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 1010 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 10 BEST BOOKS • THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW • 2011 NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • The New Yorker • Chicago Tribune • The Economist • Nancy Pearl, NPR • Bloomberg.com • Library Journal • Publishers Weekly In this brilliant narrative, Amanda Foreman tells the fascinating story of the American Civil War—and the major role played by Britain and its citizens in that epic struggle. Between 1861 and 1865, thousands of British citizens volunteered for service on both sides of the Civil War. From the first cannon blasts on Fort Sumter to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, they served as officers and infantrymen, sailors and nurses, blockade runners and spies. Through personal letters, diaries, and journals, Foreman introduces characters both humble and grand, while crafting a panoramic yet intimate view of the war on the front lines, in the prison camps, and in the great cities of both the Union and the Confederacy. In the drawing rooms of London and the offices of Washington, on muddy fields and aboard packed ships, Foreman reveals the decisions made, the beliefs held and contested, and the personal triumphs and sacrifices that ultimately led to the reunification of America. “Engrossing . . . a sprawling drama.”—The Washington Post “Eye-opening . . . immensely ambitious and immensely accomplished.”—The New Yorker WINNER OF THE FLETCHER PRATT AWARD FOR CIVIL WAR HISTORY
Download or read book Martin Chuzzlewit written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1844 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book APPRECIATIONS AND CRITICISMS OF THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS written by G. K. CHESTERTON and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens written by G.K. Chesterton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens" is a work of literary criticism by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, an English writer, philosopher, and literary and art critic. Chesterton invites readers to an interesting discussion on some of the most famous works of Dickenson. He studies the plot, characterization, and context of the great novelist's oeuvre and completes his analysis with funny and witty comments.
Download or read book The Life of Charles Dickens 1842 1852 written by John Forster and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Story of America written by Jill Lepore and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-07 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the origins of dozens of writings, speeches, and other printed pieces from American history--from paper ballots and the Constitution to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" and Barack Obama's 2009 inaugural address.
Download or read book American Notes for General Circulation written by Charles Dickens and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 1842 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dickens on America and the Americans written by Michael Slater and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-14 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This celebrated and fully illustrated work brings Dickens into close focus as a key commentator on America.He turns his satiric pen on 19th-century American society during his visits in 1842 and 1867-68. This became what G.K. Chesterton called "Dickens's great quarrel with America." It became one of the most celebrated episodes in the history of Anglo-American cultural relations. This large format, fully illustrated book traces the history of Dickens's fascination with the young republic from his first glorious anticipations, through a period of bitter disillusionment, to a final reassessment and tribute to the nation. Michael Slater, doyen of Dickens scholars and his major modern biographer, argues that Dickens was a natural American, and that he experienced the same love/hate relationship with his own country. Dickens expressed many private opinions in his letters, and public views in his books, notably American Notes (1842) and Martin Chuzzlewit (1843-44). He comments on slavery, factories, social life, manners, and the Shakers. He caricatured the boastful, grasping, swindling Americans, taking his gleeful revenge. But he relented and his triumphal reading tour of 1867-68 posed a revealing contrast to his earlier attacks.
