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Charles Dickens : "Literature nowadays is a trade... the successful man of letters is your skilful tradesman".
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gissing, George.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Authors, English--19th century.
- Authors, English.
- English literature--19th century.
- English literature.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (98 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- London : Copyright Group, 2018.
- Summary:
- This book, written by George Gissing, provides a detailed biography and critical study of Charles Dickens, exploring the social and historical context of Dickens's life and work. Gissing examines how Dickens's upbringing and the socio-economic changes of 19th-century England influenced his literary output. The book delves into Dickens's critique of the rising middle class and his vivid portrayals of the era's social issues. It is intended for readers interested in literary history and the evolution of social narratives during the Victorian era. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781787376779
- 178737677X
- OCLC:
- 1370498957
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