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Charles Dickens
Dieses klassische Buch wurde urspruenglich vor Jahrzehnten unter dem Titel "Mudfog and Other Sketches". Es wurde jetzt von Writat fuer seine franzoesischsprachigen Leser in die franzoesische Sprache uebersetzt. Bei Writat…
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Ce livre classique a ete initialement publie il y a plusieurs decennies sous le titre "Mudfog and Other Sketches". Il a maintenant ete traduit par Writat en langue francaise pour…
In The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Dickens' final, unfinished novel, the disappearance of young Edwin Drood sets the stage for a gripping tale of intrigue, suspicion, and dark secrets. As…
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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 Holly-Tree" by Charles Dickens is a captivating short story that epitomizes the essence of Victorian literature. Dickens weaves a tale of Christmas, adventure, and redemption, set against the backdrop…
The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain by Charles Dickens is a supernatural novella that delves into themes of memory, regret, and redemption. Set in Victorian England, the story follows…
In The Cricket on the Hearth, Charles Dickens weaves a heartwarming tale of love, family, and redemption. Set in a cozy household, a cricket's cheerful chirp becomes a symbol of
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In The Battle of Life, Charles Dickens weaves a heartwarming tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Set in a picturesque English village, the story explores the complexities of human relationships…
The Trial of William Tinkling Written by Himself at the Age of 8 Years, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work…
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…
In The Magic Fishbone, Princess Alicia discovers a magical fishbone that can grant one wish. But when should she use it? Follow Alicia on a fun-filled adventure as she faces…
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…
Dickens brilliantly captures the contrasts between the tranquility of life in London and the chaos of revolutionary Paris.
David Copperfield is a quintessential Victorian bildungsroman that chronicles the life of its eponymous hero from impoverished childhood to mature contentment.
Charles Dickens expertly weaves themes of personal growth, the…
Little orphan Pip scarcely imagines how a terrifying encounter with a convict on the lonely marshes will later transform his life. Pip is troubled by his visits to strange old…
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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…
Part of a new series of beloved children's classics featuring unique covers of famous artwork. Enjoy the greatest Christmas story ever written in this handsome new gift volume.
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‘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?
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is a timeless tale that transcends the boundaries of time and resonates with the eternal spirit of human redemption.
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…
Our Mutual Friend is a satiric classic about the appeal and hazard of money that centres around the inheritance of a dust heap where the affluent put their waste. When…
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…
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…
In A Child's History of England, Charles Dickens brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of England's past, from ancient times through the reign of William and Mary. With vivid…
Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket 2 Bonus Stories!
On a cold Christmas Eve in Victorian London, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late business partner…
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club (Volume 2), a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at…
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…
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.
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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’.
A classic story filtered through a boldly theatrical imagination.
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…
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Pip’s life as an ordinary country boy is destined to be unexceptional until a chain of mysterious events lead him away from his humble origins and up the social ladder…
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Enjoy A Christmas Carol and six bonus Christmas stories by Charles Dickens.
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David Copperfield's journey is a whirlwind of fortune and misfortune filled with captivating characters that shape his life in unexpected ways.
In a world of stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, a young orphan named Pip embarks on a journey of self-discovery, spurred by the mysterious benefactor who transforms his life.
Set in London and Paris, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ paints a story of economic and political unrest at the time of the French Revolution.
A love story, a mystery, and a sharp critique of upper-class English society, Great Expectations remains one of Dickens's best-regarded works.
Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of David Copperfield
Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this…
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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…
A sumptuous, collectable edition of the beloved classic A Christmas Carol, which folds into a stunning 3D paper sculpture as you read.
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…
CHARLES DICKENS'S LAST GREAT GHOST STORY is also his most personal, inspired by a terrible accident on a train he himself was riding on. He revisited this haunting memory on…
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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