Charles Dickens: David Copperfield/ Great Expectations Paperback / softback
by Nicolas Tredell
Part of the Analysing Texts series
Paperback / softback
Description
David Copperfield and Great Expectations are among Charles Dickens's most famous novels.
In both books, the hero tells the vivid and absorbing tale of his education by life, presents a rich range of characters and scenes, and tackles profound moral, social and psychological themes. Part I of this essential study:- Provides lucid and penetrating analyses of key passages- Discusses the crucial topics of patriarchy, class, obsession, eccentricity, death, breakdown and recovery- Summarizes the methods of analysis and offers suggestions for further workPart II supplies key background material, including:- An account of Dickens's life and works- A survey of historical, cultural and literary contexts- Samples of significant criticismAlso featuring a valuable Further Reading section, this volume provides readers with the critical and analytical skills which will enable them to enjoy and explore both novels for themselves.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:232 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:12/07/2013
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- ISBN:9781137283238
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Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:232 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:12/07/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9781137283238
