Dickens, Charles
Mugby Junction:
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780006352
- author:
- Dickens, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Copyright Group Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 44
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Charles Dickens' Mugby Junction explores the lives of those who gather at a Victorian railway station. Written in 1866 and originally published in the All The Year Round magazine, this collection of short stories delves into the human experience through the lens of train travel. The stories that make up Mugby Junction are characterised by their focus on the people who frequent the station, rather than just those bound together by blood ties. A sense of community and connection is forged among strangers, as they share stories and experiences over cups of tea. One of the most famous tales in the collection, "The Signalman," tells the haunting story of a mysterious apparition that haunts the isolated cutting where the signalman works. Other stories in Mugby Junction follow similar themes, exploring the lives of those who come together at train stations to share their hopes and struggles. With its unique blend of character-driven fiction and atmospheric settings, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian life.
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