In Dickens’s London

In Dickens’s London

F. Hopkinson Smith / FHopkinson Smith

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781428660557
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In Dickens’s London by F. Hopkinson Smith is a fascinating and detailed account of the city of London during the time of Charles Dickens. The book provides a comprehensive description of the places and people that inspired Dickens’s novels, including the streets, buildings, and characters that he encountered in his daily life. The author takes the reader on a journey through the city’s different neighborhoods, from the opulent West End to the impoverished East End, and describes the conditions of life for the different social classes that inhabited them. The book also provides a historical context for Dickens’s work, exploring the political, economic, and cultural factors that shaped the city during his lifetime. With its vivid descriptions and engaging prose, In Dickens’s London is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of England’s greatest writers, and in the fascinating history of the city that inspired him.Illustrated With Charcoal Drawings By The Author.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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