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Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of 'eighty; Volume 1
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781144161833
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 10 2010
Pages: 492
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Barnaby Rudge, subtitled 'A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty, ' is a historical novel by Charles Dickens. Set during the Gordon Riots of 1780, the narrative intertwines personal stories with the broader historical context of anti-Catholic sentiment and social unrest in London.
The novel follows the lives of several characters, including Barnaby Rudge, a simple-minded young man, and the residents of the Warren, a country house outside London. As the riots escalate, fueled by Lord George Gordon's inflammatory rhetoric, the characters become embroiled in the chaos and violence that engulf the city.
Dickens masterfully depicts the atmosphere of fear and paranoia that gripped London during this tumultuous period. Barnaby Rudge explores themes of social injustice, religious intolerance, and the destructive power of mob mentality. With its vivid characters and dramatic plot, this novel offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history.
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