Dickens, Charles
American Notes: For General Circulation (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140436495
- author:
- Dickens, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 352
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Charles Dickens's American Notes for General Circulation is a fascinating account of his travels to 19th-century America. In 1842, Dickens was one of the most famous men of his day to visit the United States, and his frank and humorous descriptions cover everything from his sea voyage to his encounters with hospitals, prisons, and law courts. Dickens's experiences in America were marked by both wonder and disillusionment, as he encountered a land that he saw as ruled by money, built on slavery, and characterized by corruption and unsavory manners. This edition of American Notes includes an updated chronology, appendices, and notes, providing a detailed and authoritative account of Dickens's journey. Published in 2001, this Penguin Classics edition offers readers a unique insight into the life and work of one of literature's greatest writers.
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