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This Side Idolatry: A Novel Based on the Life of Charles Dickens
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781026036754
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.48
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This Side Idolatry is a compelling biographical novel that explores the complex life and legacy of one of literature's most iconic figures, Charles Dickens. Written by C. E. Bechhofer Roberts, the work delves beneath the surface of the celebrated Victorian author to present a humanizing portrait of a man caught between his public persona and his private struggles. The narrative follows Dickens from his early years of hardship and ambition to his meteoric rise as a world-renowned novelist, capturing the vibrancy of 19th-century London and the social issues that fueled his most famous works.
Moving beyond mere hagiography, the novel examines the contradictions of Dickens's character, including his intense creative energy, his relationships with family and friends, and the personal failings that often stood in contrast to his philanthropic image. By blending historical fact with fictional dramatization, This Side Idolatry offers readers an intimate look at the man behind classics like Oliver Twist and Great Expectations. It is an essential read for those interested in the history of the novel, the intricacies of the Victorian era, and the life of a literary giant whose work continues to resonate today.
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