Dickens, Charles
Bleak House
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141439723
- author:
- Dickens, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 1088
- Dimensions:
- 19.91 x 12.95 x 4.6 centimetres
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Charles Dickens's Bleak House is a scathing indictment of the British legal system, as embodied in the interminable case of 'Jarndyce and Jarndyce'. This sprawling novel brings together a diverse cast of characters, each struggling to navigate the complexities of the Court of Chancery. From the aristocratic drawing rooms to the poverty-stricken streets of London, Dickens's masterful prose exposes the rot at the heart of society. Through its intricate web of characters, Bleak House offers a savage, yet often comic, commentary on the injustices of the time. The novel's range is remarkable, encompassing the highest echelons of society and the darkest depths of poverty. This edition, published by Penguin, features the original illustrations by 'Phiz' and includes appendices on the Chancery and spontaneous combustion. With its richly detailed world and complex characters, Bleak House is a novel that rewards close reading and reflection. This Penguin Classics edition provides a authoritative text, enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors.
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