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Charles Dickens
In The Old Curiosity Shop, Charles Dickens weaves a tale of innocence and greed, following the journey of Little Nell and her grandfather as they flee from the sinister grasp…
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In The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Charles Dickens crafts a vivid tale of courage and resilience. Follow young Nicholas as he navigates a world of greed, cruelty, and…
Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist follows the journey of an orphan boy through the gritty streets of Victorian London. From the workhouse to the
criminal underworld, Oliver encounters hardship, friendship and…
Bleak House, a masterpiece by Charles Dickens, unravels the intricacies of the British legal system through a cast of unforgettable characters. Follow the labyrinthine case of Jarndyce
and Jarndyce, where…
Experience the journey of David Copperfield from a troubled childhood to a successful adulthood. Charles Dickens weaves a rich tapestry of unforgettable characters and heartwarming moments, exploring themes of perseverance…
Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens explores the life of Amy Dorrit, born in debtors' prison, as she navigates a world of hardship and hope. Through richly drawn characters and intricate…
Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens is a richly woven tale of greed, love, and social ambition in Victorian London. Centered around a mysterious inheritance, the novel explores the lives…
Embark on a whimsical journey with Mr. Pickwick and his quirky companions as they navigate comic misadventures, eccentric characters, and hilarious misunderstandings. Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers is a delightful…
Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens is a satirical exploration of greed, selfishness, and the complexity of human nature. Follow young Martin's journey from arrogance to redemption, encountering a vivid cast…
Coketown is dominated by the figure of Mr Thomas Gradgrind, school owner and model of Utilitarian success. Feeding both his pupils and his family with facts, he bans fancy and…
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Dickens’ celebrated novel of innocence betrayed and then triumphant. It recreates the London underworld populated by such characters as Fagin, Bill Sikes, Nancy and the Artful Dodger, who are contrasted…
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Chiltern Publlishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile embossed layers, golden…
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A love story, a mystery, and a sharp critique of upper-class English society, Great Expectations remains one of Dickens's best-regarded works.
‘Wealth and beggary, virtue and vice, repletion and the direst hunger, all treading on each other and crowding together’ Could any writer portray London better than Charles Dickens?
Puffin Classics- the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition…
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Coketown is dominated by the figure of Mr Thomas Gradgrind. Feeding both his pupils and his family with facts, he bans fancy and wonder from young adult minds. As a…
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The Uncommercial Traveller is a collection of literary sketches and reminiscences written by Charles Dickens, published in 1860-1861. In 1859 Dickens founded a new journal called All the Year Round…
A Child's History of England is a book by Charles Dickens. It first appeared in serial form in Household Words, running from 25 January 1851 to 10 December 1853. Dickens…
A Christmas Carol is a book by Charles Dickens. The story follows the protagonist Ebenezer Scrooge after he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. The…
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‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…’ Lucie Manette has been separated from her father for eighteen years while he languished in Paris’s most feared…
Dickens’s story of solitary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by a series of ghostly visitors, has proved one of his most well-loved works. Ever…
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Features A Christmas Carol that had a significant influence upon our ideas about the Christmas spirit, and about the season as a time for celebration, charity, and memory.
In the midst of the chaos two men - an exiled French aristocrat and a dissolute English lawyer - are both redeemed and condemned by their love for the same…
Tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who is haunted by three spirits and learns the true meaning of Christmas has had.
Recounts author’s experiences from childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist. This book draws openly and revealingly on author’s own life.
Features three ghostly tales from a master of the form, ‘The Signalman’, ‘The Trial for Murder’ and the title story, ‘To Be Read at Dusk’.
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A classic story filtered through a boldly theatrical imagination.
Oliver Twist barely survives childhood in the workhouse. When he runs away to London, he is taken in by a gang of thieves. Wealthy Mr. Brownlow rescues him, but the…
A gripping tale of crime, guilt, revenge, reward, love, and loss follows a young orphan named Pip from a hardscrabble rural life to the teeming streets of nineteenth-century London in…
Enjoy Charles Dickens' beloved masterpiece, freshly imagined within an enchanting woodland realm.
In 1843, Charles Dickens penned a story--a classic Christmas tale full of ghosts and the endearing humbug Ebenezer…
An enduring classic from the greatest of storytellers.
A Christmas Carol has become a phenomenal touchstone of English festive fiction and an enduring favourite internationally. Repeatedly adapted, parodied, stages and filmed, this richly influential novella is powerfully vivid…
In Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Tale of Two Cities, the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution sets the stage for a gripping narrative of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Amidst…
Part of the new Oxford Edition of Charles Dickens, this is the first fully critical edition of Dickens' late journalistic masterpiece, The Uncommercial Traveller. The edition includes textual and explanatory…
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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Introduce your child to the life of Charles Dickens, the great author of classic literature including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and many more.
Charles Dickens,Bonnomet
Barnabe Rudge: roman anglais. Tome 1 / Ch. Dickens; trad… sous la dir. de P. Lorain, par M. Bonnomet… Date de l'edition originale: 1911 Collection: Bibliotheque des meilleurs romans etrangers
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Barnabe Rudge. Tome 1 / par Charles Dickens; roman anglais traduit avec l'autorisation de l'auteur sous la direction de P. Lorain [par Bonnomet] Date de l'edition originale: 1864
Le present…
Here is the original Christmas classic that is often credited with returning the true spirit of Christmas to the holiday. This edition features the original interior artwork by John Leech…
Dickens satirizes both the society and government of the Victorian era, particularly the lack of social safety net.
Indulge in the charm and wit of Charles Dickens with "Holiday Romance - In Four Parts," a delightful collection of seasonal tales that capture the essence of joy, love, and…
In Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, orphaned Pip navigates through the complexities of Victorian society, propelled by his dreams of wealth and
status. With memorable characters, intricate plot twists, and themes…
Laurence King Publishing
This 1000-piece puzzle reimagines Dickens' life and scenes from his novels in glorious detail
Charles Dickens,Various
This collection of Christmas tales includes Dickens’ classic, ‘A Christmas Carol’. Short stories and poems by various authors are also featured.