Dickens, C
Bleak House (Norton Critical Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393093322
- author:
- Dickens, C
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1977
- Pages:
- 986
- Genre:
- Literary studies: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Charles Dickens' Bleak House is a comprehensive and authoritative edition of the novel, featuring Dickens' working plans, thousands of textual notes, and extensive annotations. This annotated text provides a detailed understanding of the novel's genesis and composition, as well as its historical context and themes. The edition includes correspondence and contextual materials that shed light on the Victorian controversy surrounding pollution and the government, courts, and police, which are central to the story. The annotations fully elucidate the allusions and topical references in the novel, making it easier for modern readers to appreciate its complexity. A clear exposition of the nature of law procedures in the Court of Chancery is also provided, which is crucial to understanding the central action of the story. The edition also includes critical essays by notable scholars, offering diverse perspectives on the novel's interpretation. This edition is a valuable resource for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Bleak House and its enduring themes.
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