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Charles Dickens

By Jane Smiley

Charles Dickens Contemporary literature

Charles Dickens

By Jane Smiley

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A brilliantly insightful biography from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley With delectable wit and characteristic sensitivity, Jane Smiley presents a fresh, illuminating take on the life of Charles Dickens. Smiley finds a kindred spirit in the author of such classics as Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol, who was not only a prolific writer but also one of the first modern "celebrities." She offers interpretations of many of Dickens's major works, exploring his narrative techniques and his innovative voice and themes. Smiley's biograph is a perceptive profile of the great master and a fascinating meditation on the writing life.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
226
Release Date:
2011-11-29
Publication Date:
2011-11-29
Publisher:
Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0143119923
ISBN13:
9780143119920
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
247 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
181 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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