Callow, Simon
Charles Dickens
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007445318
- author:
- Callow, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperPress
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Novelists, Poets & Playwrights, Novelists
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Charles Dickens: A Biography by Simon Callow This biography captures the essence of Charles Dickens' life and work, exploring his deep connection to the theatre. From his early years as a child entertainer to his retirement from the stage just before his death, Dickens was driven by a passion for performance. As a writer, Dickens was a compulsive performer, bringing his imagination to life through plot devices and character construction. He was also an original 'celebrity' author, who attracted thousands of fans to his readings in Britain and across the Atlantic. Simon Callow brings his unique insight to this biography, revealing an exuberant and irrepressible talent whose wit and personality shine through on every page. Through Callow's biography, Dickens' life is brought to life with a sparkling narrative that showcases his enduring legacy as one of England's greatest storytellers.
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