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The life of Charles Dickens / John Forster ; with a foreword by Jane Smiley ; general editor, Holly Furneaux.

Van Pelt Library PR4581 .F65 2011
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Forster, John, 1812-1876.
Contributor:
Smiley, Jane.
Furneaux, Holly.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870.
Dickens, Charles.
Novelists, English--19th century--Biography.
Novelists, English.
Genre:
Biographies.
Physical Description:
512 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 27 cm
Edition:
The illustrated edition.
Place of Publication:
New York : Sterling Signature, [2011]
Summary:
This lovingly abridged and lavishly illustrated edition of Foster's influential three-volume biography is the perfect way for fans to celebrate. Long out of print, it is now finally accessible to a new generation of Dickens enthusiasts, who will delight in the host of supplemental texts and images, including extracts from the author's own work and from recent criticism. 512 pp.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"This is an abridged version of the original The Life of Charles Dickens by John Forster."--T.p. verso.
ISBN:
9781402772856
1402772858
OCLC:
751832026

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