Kelly, Helena

The Life and Lies of Charles Dickens

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ISBN 13:
9781837731046
author:
Kelly, Helena
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Icon Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
24.2 x 16.2 x 2.9 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, European,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£20.20

Description

The Life and Lies of Charles Dickens by Helena Kelly A fresh perspective on one of Britain's most beloved authors reveals a complex and troubled individual. For 150 years, the authorised biography written by Dickens' close friend John Forster has been the only version of his story available. However, newly accessible archives now shed light on the gaps, inconsistencies, and outright lies that have been hidden in plain sight. Dickens' life was marked by secrets and deception, from the existence of a sister he kept hidden to his attempts to conceal his Jewish relations. This biography uncovers the truth behind these and other shocking revelations, including plagiarism, fraud, and even suicide. By retelling Dickens' story from childhood to deathbed, Helena Kelly offers a deeply troubling perspective on the man who remains one of Britain's most celebrated novelists. Through this new lens, Dickens' life takes on a fresh and disturbing light, challenging our perceptions of the author we thought we knew.

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