Dickens, Charles

Selected Journalism 1850-1870 (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780140435801
author:
Dickens, Charles
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
1997
Pages:
688
Genre:
Other prose: 19th century
Condition:
New
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£15.26

Description

Charles Dickens's Selected Journalism 1850-1870 is a unique collection of writings that showcase his remarkable energy and creativity as a journalist. Edited with an introduction and notes by David Pascoe, this volume brings together pieces written by Dickens after he founded the journal Household Words in 1850, up until his death in 1870. These selected writings offer a fascinating glimpse into Dickens's life and work, covering subjects such as his nocturnal walks around London slums, prisons, theatres, and Inns of Court, as well as his journeys to the continent and childhood memories. The result is an extraordinary blend of public and private news, reality and fantastic description. This edition includes a detailed introduction by David Pascoe, explanatory notes, a bibliography, and a chronology of Dickens's life, providing a comprehensive understanding of this important period in his career.

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