Download or read book Charles Dickens and the Properties of Fiction written by Ushashi Dasgupta and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the significance of tenancy in Charles Dickens's fiction. Dickens's conception of domesticity was nuanced, and through his works he describes the chaos and unxpected harmony to be found in rented spaces.
Download or read book Charles Dickens and the Properties of Fiction written by Ushashi Dasgupta and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-05-20 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Dickens was nineteen years old, he wrote a poem for Maria Beadnell, the young woman he wished to marry. The poem imagined Maria as a welcoming landlady offering lodgings to let. Almost forty years later, Dickens died, leaving his final novel unfinished - in its last scene, another landlady sets breakfast down for her enigmatic lodger. These kinds of characters are everywhere in Dickens's writing. Charles Dickens and the Properties of Fiction: The Lodger World explores the significance of tenancy in his fiction. In nineteenth century Britain the vast majority of people rented, rather than owned, their homes. Instead of keeping to themselves, they shared space - renting, lodging, taking lodgers in, or simply living side-by-side in a crowded modern city. Charles Dickens explored both the chaos and the unexpected harmony to be found in rented spaces, the loneliness and sociability, the interactions between cohabitants, the complex gender dynamics at play, and the relationship between space and money. Charles Dickens and the Properties of Fiction demonstrates that a cosy, secluded home life was beyond the reach of most Victorian Londoners, and considers Dickens's nuanced conception of domesticity. Tenancy maintained an enduring hold upon his imagination, giving him new stories to tell and offering him a set of models to think about authorship. He celebrated the fact that unassuming houses brim with narrative potential: comedies, romances, and detective plots take place behind their doors. Charles Dickens and the Properties of Fiction: The Lodger World wedges these doors open.
Download or read book Women and Personal Property in the Victorian Novel written by Professor Deborah Wynne and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-04-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How key changes to the married women's property laws contributed to new ways of viewing women in society are revealed in Deborah Wynne's study of literary representations of women and portable property during the period 1850 to 1900. While critical explorations of Victorian women's connections to the material world have tended to focus on their relationships to commodity culture, Wynne argues that modern paradigms of consumerism cannot be applied across the board to the Victorian period. Until the passing of the 1882 Married Women's Property Act, many women lacked full property rights; evidence suggests that, for women, objects often functioned not as disposable consumer products but as cherished personal property. Focusing particularly on representations of women and material culture in Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Henry James, Wynne shows how novelists engaged with the vexed question of women's relationships to property. Suggesting that many of the apparently insignificant items that 'clutter' the Victorian realist novel take on new meaning when viewed through the lens of women's access to material culture and the vagaries of property law, her study opens up new possibilities for interpreting female characters in Victorian fiction and reveals the complex work of 'thing culture' in literary texts.
Download or read book Charles Dickens written by Charles Dickens and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 997 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No library's complete without the classics! This new edition collects the greatest works of Charles Dickens, one of the most popular novelists of all time. Oliver Twist. Pip. The ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. The characters of Charles Dickens live on in our imaginations long after we've read his renowned works of social commentary and vivid storytelling. And though these novels were written more than one hundred years ago, no home library today would be complete without them. This Canterbury Classics edition of Charles Dickens collects some of his most famous and beloved works--The Adventures of Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations--into a single volume. For those who've never read Dickens, it's the perfect opportunity to experience his unique and compelling writing. And for those who are already Dickens devotees, an introduction by a renowned scholar will provide additional context and food for thought.
Download or read book CHARLES DICKENS 20 Novels Over 200 Short Stories Plays Poems Articles written by Charles Dickens and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 12855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Novels Oliver Twist The Pickwick Papers Nicholas Nickleby The Old Curiosity Shop Barnaby Rudge Martin Chuzzlewit Dombey and Son David Copperfield Bleak House Hard Times Little Dorrit A Tale of Two Cities Great Expectations Our Mutual Friend The Mystery of Edwin Drood Christmas Novellas A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Cricket on the Hearth The Battle of Life The Haunted Man Short Story Collections Sketches by Boz Sketches of Young Gentlemen Sketches of Young Couples Master Humphrey' Clock Reprinted Pieces The Mudfog Papers Pearl-Fishing (First Series) Pearl-Fishing (Second Series) Christmas Stories Other Stories Children's Books Child's Dream of a Star Holiday Romance Stories About Children Every Child Can Read Dickens's Children Plays The Village Coquettes The Strange Gentleman The Lamplighter Is She His Wife Mr. Nightingale's Diary No Thoroughfare The Frozen Deep Poetry The Loving Ballad of Lord Bateman The Poems and Verses of Charles Dickens Travel Books American Notes Pictures From Italy The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices Other Works Sunday Under Three Heads A Child's History of England Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi The Life of Our Lord The Uncommercial Traveller Contributions to "All The Year Round" Contributions to "The Examiner" Miscellaneous Papers Essays & Articles A Coal Miner's Evidence The Lost Arctic Voyagers Frauds on the Fairies Adelaide Anne Procter In Memoriam W. M. Thackeray Speeches of Charles Dickens: Literary and Social Letters of Charles Dickens Criticism CHARLES DICKENS by G. K. Chesterton DICKENS by Sir Adolphus W. Ward THE LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS by John Forster MY FATHER AS I RECALL HIM by Mamie Dickens Charles Dickens (1812-1870), an English writer and social critic, created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.
Download or read book The Complete Works of Charles Dickens Novels Short Stories Plays Poetry Essays Articles Speeches Travel Sketches Letters Illustrated written by Charles Dickens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 12862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Complete Works of Charles Dickens: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Poetry, Essays, Articles, Speeches, Travel Sketches & Letters (Illustrated)', readers are offered a comprehensive look into the diverse literary talents of one of the most prominent Victorian authors. Dickens' works, known for their social commentary, intricate plots, and vivid characters, showcase his mastery of the serial format and his ability to capture the essence of 19th-century London. The collection includes classics such as 'Great Expectations', 'A Tale of Two Cities', and 'Oliver Twist', as well as lesser-known gems. The illustrations accompanying the texts provide added depth to the reading experience. Dickens' writing style is marked by a combination of humor, sentimentality, and realism, making his works both entertaining and thought-provoking. Charles Dickens, a prolific writer influenced by his own experiences of poverty and social injustice, used his platform to shed light on the harsh realities of Victorian society. His works continue to resonate with readers today, highlighting the timeless themes of class struggle, redemption, and the human capacity for kindness. Dickens' dedication to social reform and his gift for storytelling have secured his legacy as one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Charles Dickens' to any reader seeking to explore the depth and breadth of Dickens' literary contributions. Whether you are a seasoned fan or new to Victorian literature, this collection offers a comprehensive overview of Dickens' versatile talent and enduring relevance.
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Charles Dickens written by John O. Jordan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-06-18 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Companion to Charles Dickens contains fourteen specially-commissioned chapters by leading international scholars, who together provide diverse but complementary approaches to the full span of Dickens's work, with particular focus on his major fiction. The essays cover the whole range of Dickens's writing, from Sketches by Boz through The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Separate chapters address important thematic topics: childhood, the city, and domestic ideology. Others consider formal features of the novels, including their serial publication and Dickens's distinctive use of language. Three final chapters examine Dickens in relation to work in other media: illustration, theatre, and film. Each essay provides guidance to further reading. The volume as a whole offers a valuable introduction to Dickens for students and general readers, as well as fresh insights, informed by recent critical theory, that will be of interest to scholars and teachers of the novels.
Download or read book CHARLES DICKENS Ultimate Collection ALL 20 Novels with Illustrations 200 Short Stories Children s Books Plays Poems Articles Autobiographical Writings Biographies Illustrated written by Charles Dickens and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 12855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "CHARLES DICKENS Ultimate Collection” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels Oliver Twist The Pickwick Papers Nicholas Nickleby The Old Curiosity Shop Barnaby Rudge Martin Chuzzlewit Dombey and Son David Copperfield Bleak House Hard Times Little Dorrit A Tale of Two Cities Great Expectations Our Mutual Friend The Mystery of Edwin Drood Christmas Novellas A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Cricket on the Hearth The Battle of Life The Haunted Man Short Story Collections Sketches by Boz Sketches of Young Gentlemen Sketches of Young Couples Master Humphrey' Clock Reprinted Pieces The Mudfog Papers Pearl-Fishing (First Series) Pearl-Fishing (Second Series) Christmas Stories Other Stories Children's Books Child's Dream of a Star Holiday Romance Stories About Children Every Child Can Read Dickens's Children Plays The Village Coquettes The Strange Gentleman The Lamplighter Is She His Wife Mr. Nightingale's Diary No Thoroughfare The Frozen Deep Poetry The Loving Ballad of Lord Bateman The Poems and Verses of Charles Dickens Travel Books American Notes Pictures From Italy The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices Other Works Sunday Under Three Heads A Child's History of England Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi The Life of Our Lord The Uncommercial Traveller Contributions to "All The Year Round” Contributions to "The Examiner” Miscellaneous Papers Essays & Articles A Coal Miner's Evidence The Lost Arctic Voyagers Frauds on the Fairies Adelaide Anne Procter In Memoriam W. M. Thackeray Speeches of Charles Dickens: Literary and Social Letters of Charles Dickens Criticism CHARLES DICKENS by G. K. Chesterton DICKENS by Sir Adolphus W. Ward THE LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS by John Forster MY FATHER AS I RECALL HIM by Mamie Dickens Charles Dickens (1812-1870), an English writer and social critic, created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.
Download or read book Athenaeum and Literary Chronicle written by James Silk Buckingham and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book CHARLES DICKENS The Complete Short Stories 190 Christmas Tales Social Sketches Tales for Children Other Stories Illustrated written by Charles Dickens and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-02-27 with total page 3167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: “CHARLES DICKENS – The Complete Short Stories: 190+ Christmas Tales, Social Sketches, Tales for Children & Other Stories (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Christmas Novellas A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Cricket on the Hearth The Battle of Life The Haunted Man Short Story Collections Sketches by Boz Sketches of Young Gentlemen Sketches of Young Couples Master Humphrey' Clock Reprinted Pieces The Mudfog Papers Pearl-Fishing (First Series) Pearl-Fishing (Second Series) Christmas Stories Other Stories Children's Books Child's Dream of a Star Holiday Romance Stories About Children Every Child Can Read Criticism Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens The Limitations of Dickens by Henry James The Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot by Andrew Lang David Copperfield by Virginia Woolf Biographies Charles Dickens by G. K. Chesterton The Life of Charles Dickens by John Forster Dickens' London by M. F. Mansfield Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Charles Dickens 190 Titles in One Volume Illustrated Edition written by Charles Dickens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 3175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Complete Short Stories of Charles Dickens: 190+ Titles in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)', readers are treated to a collection of Dickens' lesser-known works, showcasing his versatility as a writer beyond his renowned novels. The stories are characterized by Dickens' signature blend of social commentary, humor, and intricate character development, making them a must-read for fans of his iconic novels. The illustrated edition enhances the reading experience by providing visual representations of the settings and characters, bringing the stories to life in a new way. This compilation offers a comprehensive look at Dickens' shorter works, highlighting his skills as a master storyteller in shorter formats. Born in Victorian England, Charles Dickens was a prolific writer who used his works to shed light on the social injustices of his time. His personal experiences and observations of the society around him heavily influenced his writing, emphasizing themes of poverty, class struggle, and redemption. 'The Complete Short Stories of Charles Dickens' showcases the breadth of Dickens' creative talent, offering readers a deeper understanding of his literary legacy. I highly recommend 'The Complete Short Stories of Charles Dickens' to readers who appreciate Dickens' novels and want to explore his lesser-known works. This collection provides a rich and diverse selection of stories that capture the essence of Dickens' writing, making it a valuable addition to any literature lover's bookshelf.
Download or read book Charles Dickens s Stories from the Christmas Numbers of Household Words and All the Year Round 1852 1867 written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hard Times written by Charles Dickens and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2009 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic from the year 2009 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, language: English, abstract: Chapter I: The One Thing Needful "NOW, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life. Plant nothing else, and root out everything else. You can only form the minds of reasoning animals upon Facts: nothing else will ever be of any service to them. This is the principle on which I bring up my own children, and this is the principle on which I bring up these children. Stick to Facts, sir!" The scene was a plain, bare, monotonous vault of a school-room, and the speaker's square forefinger emphasized his observations by underscoring every sentence with a line on the schoolmaster's sleeve. The emphasis was helped by the speaker's square wall of a forehead, which had his eyebrows for its base, while his eyes found commodious cellarage in two dark caves, overshadowed by the wall. The emphasis was helped by the speaker's mouth, which was wide, thin, and hard set. The emphasis was helped by the speaker's voice, which was inflexible, dry, and dictatorial. The emphasis was helped by the speaker's hair, which bristled on the skirts of his bald head, a plantation of firs to keep the wind from its shining surface, all covered with knobs, like the crust of a plum pie, as if the head had scarcely warehouse-room for the hard facts stored inside. The speaker's obstinate carriage, square coat, square legs, square shoulders, - nay, his very neckcloth, trained to take him by the throat with an unaccommodating grasp, like a stubborn fact, as it was, - all helped the emphasis. "In this life, we want nothing but Facts, sir; nothing but Facts!" The speaker, and the schoolmaster, and the third grown person present, all backed a little, and swept with their eyes the inclined plane of little vessels then and there arranged in order, ready to have imperial gallons of facts poured into them until they were full to the
Download or read book Charles Dicken s Stories from the Christmas Numbers of Household Words and All the Year Round 1852 1867 written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Against World Literature written by Emily Apter and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against World Literature: On the Politics of Untranslatability argues for a rethinking of comparative literature focusing on the problems that emerge when large-scale paradigms of literary studies ignore the politics of the "Untranslatable"-the realm of those words that are continually retranslated, mistranslated, transferred from language to language, or especially resistant to substitution. In the place of "World Literature"-a dominant paradigm in the humanities, one grounded in market-driven notions of readability and universal appeal-Apter proposes a plurality of "world literatures" oriented around philosophical concepts and geopolitical pressure points. The history and theory of the language that constructs World Literature is critically examined with a special focus on Weltliteratur, literary world systems, narrative ecosystems, language borders and checkpoints, theologies of translation, and planetary devolution in a book set to revolutionize the discipline of comparative literature.
