Skelton, Christine

Charles Dickens and Georgina Hogarth: A Curious and Enduring Relationship

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ISBN 13:: 9781526166081
author:: Skelton, Christine
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Manchester University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 312
Dimensions:: 21.8 x 14.2 x 3.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Literary, Biography,
Condition:: New
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Charles Dickens and Georgina Hogarth: A Complex Relationship. For twenty-eight years, Charles Dickens lived with his sister-in-law Georgina Hogarth. Their relationship began as a father-daughter bond but evolved into a deep and enduring connection. Despite their close association, the nature of their relationship has been subject to speculation and controversy. This biography explores the complexities of their relationship, examining the reasons behind Georgina's unwavering commitment to Dickens. The book sheds light on the rumours of an affair and illegitimate children that surrounded their living arrangement, as well as Dickens' decision to leave Georgina his personal papers in his will. It also considers why Georgina chose to remain with Dickens despite the risks to her reputation and relationships with her family.

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