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The Life of Charles Dickens
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ISBN13: 9781024223279
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 558
Weight: 2.10
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Life of Charles Dickens by John Forster offers an intimate and comprehensive portrait of one of the most beloved novelists in the English language. Written by a close friend and literary executor, this biography provides invaluable insights into Dickens's personal life, his creative process, and the social context that shaped his work.
Forster meticulously chronicles Dickens's childhood, his early struggles, and his meteoric rise to fame, drawing upon personal letters, conversations, and anecdotes. The biography explores Dickens's complex character, his passions, his social activism, and his relationships with family and friends. It is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the life and legacy of Charles Dickens.
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