Charles Dickens

Christmas Books (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Leech, John; Phiz

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This is a compilation of five voluminous stories written by famous Victorian writer Charles Dickens on the occasion of Christmas. It contains the well-known and beloved stories "A Christmas Carol", "The Chimes", "The Cricket on the Hearth", "The Battle of Life" and "The Haunted Man". Like no other Dickens has managed to give his readers a comfortable scare with ghost stories for Christmas, but always combined with his philanthropic attitude. Enjoy the original and unabridged texts, decorated with the original beautiful illustrations by John Leech and Phiz. The eBook corresponds to about 420 book pages.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: apebook Verlag
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783961300990
• Artikelnr.: 50299931

Autorenporträt

Charles Dickens, a towering figure in English literature, needs little advent. His literary works, along with classics like "A Tale of Two Cities," "Great Expectations," and "David Copperfield," have left an indelible mark on literature. One of Dickens's lesser-acknowledged works, "The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices," is a collaborative effort co-authored with his friend Wilkie Collins. The book, posted in 1857, takes the shape of a travelogue and follows the fictitious adventure of idlers, Thomas Idle and Francis Goodchild. The narrative unfolds as a chain of humorous and reflective sketches recounting their adventures and encounters all through their travels. "The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices" gives readers a blend of Dickens's wit and Collins's storytelling prowess. The collaborative effort offers a satisfying exploration of person dynamics and the scenic backdrop of the English nation-state. Though not as extensively acclaimed as a number of Dickens's principal novels, this painting showcases the writer's versatility and his capacity to interact readers via numerous literary bureaucracy.