Dickens, Charles
Bleak House (Wordsworth Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781853260827
- author:
- Dickens, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 800
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bleak House is a masterpiece of Victorian literature, showcasing Charles Dickens' skill as a novelist and comic writer. This complex and engaging mystery story explores the darker aspects of society, revealing the law's corruption and delay, and the underworld of a great city. Through Dickens' unique blend of black comedy, cosmic farce, and tragic ruin, the narrative presents a scathing indictment of an indifferent society. The story is told through two distinct perspectives: that of the heroine, Esther Summerson, and an unnamed narrator, whose narrative complements and challenges hers. This innovative approach allows Dickens to explore the human experience in a way that is both psychologically nuanced and intellectually stimulating. With its rich and detailed portrayal of life in Victorian England, Bleak House is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the works of Charles Dickens.
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