Charles Dickens

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The Perils of Certain English Prisoners

Beschreibung

The Perils of Certain English Prisoners by Charles Dickens is a satirical historical fiction that explores the adventures and challenges faced by British prisoners in colonial settings during the 19th century. Dickens uses humor and social commentary to critique the British Empire and its colonial practices. The novel presents a fictional narrative filled with peril and danger as the characters navigate their circumstances. Through its character-driven storytelling, the book provides insight into the trials and tribulations of British prisoners, while also offering a critique of class and social issues. Dickens's satirical approach highlights the absurdities and injustices of colonialism, blending adventure with sharp social observations. The novel's humorous and critical perspective on British colonialism makes it a unique and engaging read, showcasing Dickens's talent for combining entertainment with meaningful commentary on societal issues.

Autor

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812, in Portsea, England. His parents were middle-class and suffered financially. When Dickens was twelve years old, his family faced financial crisis, which forced him to quit school and work in a shoe polish manufacturing factory. Dickens's mother and siblings eventually joined him. Dickens continued to work at the factory for several months. In the factory the horrific conditions haunted him throughout his life. Dickens never forgot the day when a senior boy in the warehouse took it upon himself to instruct Dickens how to do his work more efficiently. As a young adult, Dickens worked as a law clerk and later as a journalist. He perceived the darker social conditions of the Industrial Revolution. A collection of semi-fictional sketches entitled Sketches by Boz earned him recognition as a writer. Dickens began to make money from his writing when he published his first novel, The Pickwick Papers in 1836. The Pickwick Papers was hugely popular and Dickens became a literary celebrity at the age of twenty-five. Dickens's themes included wealth and poverty, love and rejection, and the eventual triumph of good over evil. In 1836, Dickens married Catherine Hogarth, but after twenty years of marriage and their ten children, he fell in love with Ellen Ternan, an actress many years his junior. Soon after, Dickens and his wife separated. Dickens remained a prolific writer to the end of his life, and his novels - Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Bleak House - continued to earn critical and popular acclaim. He died of a stroke in 1870, at the age of 58.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 50
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 77g
• ISBN-13: 9789367143452
• ISBN-10: 9367143451
• Artikelnr.: 73243207