Dickens, Charles
Barnaby Rudge (Everyman's Library Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857152968
- author:
- Dickens, Charles
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 872
- Dimensions:
- 135mm X 212mm
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Charles Dickens's first historical novel explores the terror of anti-Catholic riots in 1780s London. Set against the backdrop of a city torn apart by violence and superstition, the story follows individuals caught up in the chaos, including those who find themselves bound together by forbidden love. At its heart is the tumultuous world of the Gordon Riots, depicted with extraordinary energy and vivid detail. The novel masterfully captures the dangers, mindlessness, and brutal possibilities of a mob, as well as the mystical power of innocence embodied by a beloved pet raven. Through its portrayal of London's volatile streets and aristocratic world, Dickens characteristically reveals the city's complex and often dark underbelly.
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