Four Novels: The Adventures Of Oliver Twist; A Christmas Carol; A Tale Of Two Cities; Great Expectations
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
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Condition remarks: Gold painted block.
This landmark omnibus brings together four of Charles Dickens's most celebrated works of Victorian fiction, uniting stories that collectively define the moral conscience and social vision of nineteenth-century English literature. The Adventures of Oliver Twist chronicles the harrowing journey of an orphan boy through the criminal underworld of London, while A Christmas Carol presents the redemptive transformation of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in a tale that has become inseparable from the spirit of the holiday season. A Tale of Two Cities unfolds against the violent backdrop of the French Revolution, weaving a suspenseful narrative of sacrifice, resurrection, and divided loyalties across London and Paris, and Great Expectations traces the ambitions and moral education of the young Pip as he discovers that wealth and social standing are far more complicated than he ever imagined. Across all four works, Dickens masterfully balances biting social criticism with deep human warmth, illustrating the suffering of the poor, the corruption of the privileged, and the enduring power of compassion. This essential collection is an unparalleled introduction to one of the greatest storytellers in the English language.
Author: Charles Dickens
Format: Hardback
Published: 2019, Canterbury Classics
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Gold painted block.
This landmark omnibus brings together four of Charles Dickens's most celebrated works of Victorian fiction, uniting stories that collectively define the moral conscience and social vision of nineteenth-century English literature. The Adventures of Oliver Twist chronicles the harrowing journey of an orphan boy through the criminal underworld of London, while A Christmas Carol presents the redemptive transformation of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in a tale that has become inseparable from the spirit of the holiday season. A Tale of Two Cities unfolds against the violent backdrop of the French Revolution, weaving a suspenseful narrative of sacrifice, resurrection, and divided loyalties across London and Paris, and Great Expectations traces the ambitions and moral education of the young Pip as he discovers that wealth and social standing are far more complicated than he ever imagined. Across all four works, Dickens masterfully balances biting social criticism with deep human warmth, illustrating the suffering of the poor, the corruption of the privileged, and the enduring power of compassion. This essential collection is an unparalleled introduction to one of the greatest storytellers in the English language.