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This superb collection of classic Victorian literature features the most notable works of Charles Dickens, including Oliver Twist (1839), A Christmas Carol (1843), A Tale of Two Cities (1859), and Great Expectations (1861).
Considered the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, Dickens was especially known for his unusual characters, incisive social commentary, and ...more
Considered the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, Dickens was especially known for his unusual characters, incisive social commentary, and ...more
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Hardcover, 1088 pages
Published
March 13th 2018
by Race Point Publishing
(first published 1843)
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I only read The Story of the Bagman's Uncle and it was for uni.
Basically the same procedure as for The Fall of the House of Usher (which I had to read for uni also). I'm generally not a fan of short stories and I was gonna give it two stars, but after we'd analysed it in class, I had a bit of a different view on it. The writing style as such was actually pretty enjoyable though I've heard Dickens has a a horrible writing style. The story was nice as well, and it would've had great potential for ...more
Basically the same procedure as for The Fall of the House of Usher (which I had to read for uni also). I'm generally not a fan of short stories and I was gonna give it two stars, but after we'd analysed it in class, I had a bit of a different view on it. The writing style as such was actually pretty enjoyable though I've heard Dickens has a a horrible writing style. The story was nice as well, and it would've had great potential for ...more
Please Santa i been good ....or complete works be more room on shelves
Feb 22, 2018
Susan Rebillot
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it was amazing
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One of my favorite authors since adolescence. Still reading and re-reading.
¡Vaya historia de Pip!, ¡el alma amarga de Estella!, ¡el corazón sangrante de la srita. Havisham! La historia de como la vida de un chiquillo cambia de un momento a otro gracias a un "protector anónimo". Parece que ganó la lotería pero no...Todo lo contrario...Esa fortuna fue la responsable de una serie de desdichas disfrazadas de "grandes esperanzas".
Pero "Cuento de Navidad", aunque no iguala el drama y los personajes tan reales que nos presenta Dickens en "Grandes Esperanzas", realmente no se ...more
Pero "Cuento de Navidad", aunque no iguala el drama y los personajes tan reales que nos presenta Dickens en "Grandes Esperanzas", realmente no se ...more
Would take a week to review all of his work so I cheated and featured his complete works which I do own.
Next to Oscar Wilde Dickens is my favourite author. He magically paints pictures with words and creates unforgettable characters. Even if many of his works are very long everyone should read some of the classic titles. From The Old Curiosity Shop and A Tale of Two cities to David Copperfield and Great Expectations. Masterpieces all
Next to Oscar Wilde Dickens is my favourite author. He magically paints pictures with words and creates unforgettable characters. Even if many of his works are very long everyone should read some of the classic titles. From The Old Curiosity Shop and A Tale of Two cities to David Copperfield and Great Expectations. Masterpieces all
There is nothing I can say about Charles Dickens that could possibly be worthy. All I can say is that he is held in great reverence by me. I have been a huge fan of his works since I was a young teenager.
So far, I've listened to Nicholas Nickleby, which is splendid, and The Pickwick Papers, which is very good too. But already worth five stars.
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