Barnaby Rudge
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Set against the blazing backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780, Barnaby Rudge chronicles the fate of its gentle, raven-accompanied protagonist through one of London's most violent and turbulent chapters, weaving a gripping tale of mob rule, religious bigotry, and the collision between innocence and chaos. Charles Dickens constructs a sweeping historical panorama populated by an unforgettable cast — from the eccentric, simpleminded Barnaby himself to the scheming Hugh and the sinister Gashford — binding their destinies together in a narrative that pulses with urgency and moral weight. Published as Dickens's fifth novel and his first sustained foray into historical fiction, Barnaby Rudge illustrates the author's remarkable gift for social critique, presenting the dangers of political demagoguery and mass hysteria with a vividness that resonates far beyond its 18th-century setting. Dickens's prose crackles with atmospheric detail, dark humour, and deep compassion for society's most vulnerable, cementing this novel as an underappreciated cornerstone of the Victorian literary canon. For those who dare to follow Barnaby and his infamous raven Grip into the heart of the riot, the journey is one that is impossible to forget.
Author: Charles Dickens
Format: Hardback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Set against the blazing backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780, Barnaby Rudge chronicles the fate of its gentle, raven-accompanied protagonist through one of London's most violent and turbulent chapters, weaving a gripping tale of mob rule, religious bigotry, and the collision between innocence and chaos. Charles Dickens constructs a sweeping historical panorama populated by an unforgettable cast — from the eccentric, simpleminded Barnaby himself to the scheming Hugh and the sinister Gashford — binding their destinies together in a narrative that pulses with urgency and moral weight. Published as Dickens's fifth novel and his first sustained foray into historical fiction, Barnaby Rudge illustrates the author's remarkable gift for social critique, presenting the dangers of political demagoguery and mass hysteria with a vividness that resonates far beyond its 18th-century setting. Dickens's prose crackles with atmospheric detail, dark humour, and deep compassion for society's most vulnerable, cementing this novel as an underappreciated cornerstone of the Victorian literary canon. For those who dare to follow Barnaby and his infamous raven Grip into the heart of the riot, the journey is one that is impossible to forget.