The London Dickens Knew
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Geoffrey Fletcher
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This captivating non-fiction work chronicles the vibrant, often gritty, cityscape that shaped the imagination of one of England's greatest novelists. It uncovers the hidden alleys, grand thoroughfares, and bustling markets of 19th-century London, illustrating how these environments directly influenced the settings and characters in classic literature. The author presents a vivid portrait of a bygone era, detailing the social strata and daily life that permeated the works of a literary giant. Readers gain an intimate understanding of the historical backdrop against which timeless stories unfolded.
Author: Geoffrey Fletcher
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This captivating non-fiction work chronicles the vibrant, often gritty, cityscape that shaped the imagination of one of England's greatest novelists. It uncovers the hidden alleys, grand thoroughfares, and bustling markets of 19th-century London, illustrating how these environments directly influenced the settings and characters in classic literature. The author presents a vivid portrait of a bygone era, detailing the social strata and daily life that permeated the works of a literary giant. Readers gain an intimate understanding of the historical backdrop against which timeless stories unfolded.