Rambles in Dickens' Land

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allbut, Robert, 1832-1915

Contributor:

Brenan, Gerald, 1872-1906

James, Helen M. (Helen Mary), 1863-1900

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rambles in Dickens' Land" by Robert Allbut is a guidebook written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a literary pilgrimage guide, allowing readers to explore places in England associated with the beloved author Charles Dickens and his characters. While it engages with settings from Dickens' famous novels, the book doesn't follow a traditional narrative but rather presents locations connected to Dickens' life and writings. The opening of "Rambles in Dickens' Land" introduces the reader to the concept of the book, highlighting the captivating allure of visiting sites tied to Dickens' works. It extols the significance of literary landscapes and how they resonate with readers, inviting them to experience these locations firsthand, much like a pilgrimage. The author sets the stage by outlining the districts and landmarks in London that reflect the essence of Dickens' fiction, emphasizing the profound connection between literature and real-life geography, and encouraging readers to walk the same paths as the characters from the novels they cherish. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-01-23