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Charles Dickens is the greatest writer of the Victorian era who became the classic of English literature while still being alive. This book contains the cream of authors creations. Here can be found an amusing novel about the adventures of English gentlemen The Pickwick Papers and fascinating story Great Expectations about wealth that came upon a young apprentice Pip. The book is garnished with such novels as Oliver Twist which is about a young vagrant who unexpectedly finds relatives and David Copperfield that describes the power of human will in overcoming any difficulties on the way to happiness. Dickens can be called one of the most human loving authors, he teaches the reader to be sincerely happy or sad. To be sad because of the horrible misery the characters of his books feel, to be happy due to kind and soft humour inseparable with the narration of his characters life adventures.

"Era el mejor de los tiempos, era el peor de los tiempos, la edad de la sabiduría, y también de la locura; la época de las creencias y de la incredulidad; la era de la luz y de las tinieblas; la p

Der beliebte Jugendklassiker von Charles Dickens! Im England der Industrialisierung wird David Copperfield geboren. Sein Leben wird vom Tag seiner Geburt aufgezeichnet - leidvoll, ergreifend, spannend, liebevoll, turbulent und bewegend. Eine Vielzahl an Nebenpersonen begleiten David Copperfield durch seine Kindheit und Jugendjahre ... diese Nebenpersonen gehoren zur Faszination des Buches genau so wie der Charakter des Protagonisten und entfuhren den Leser in ihre spannende, interessante und turbulente Welt.

Hard Times is Charles Dickenss tenth novel that has been considered most seriously by literary critics and historians. It concentrates on the portrayal of the English society of the nineteenth century as well as on its different cultural and economic aspects. The story, which is set in a fictional Victorian town, is divided into three parts which are respectively entitled "Sowing,""Reaping," and "Garnering." The central character of the first part is Mr. Thomas Gradgrind, a wealthy man, a school headmaster and a father to 5 children. Generally, Mr. Gradgrind is a man of reason and thought, but also of strict rules and codes of behavior. The narrative gives minute details of his daily activities and habits as well as of the way he brings up his children, teaching them principles of rationalism and self-interest. The story then follows the existence of his children and family in the remaining parts of the novel. Dickens mainly deals with the much-debated social issues of the time such as the importance of professional careers, love and marriage. By the end of the narrative, Mr. Gradgrind eventually seems to become less categorical as to his strict principles of rationalism and utilitarianism.

Few first novels have created as much popular excitement as "The Pickwick Papers"-a comic masterpiece that catapulted its 24-year-old author to immediate fame. Readers were captivated by the adventures of the poet Snodgrass, the lover Tupman, the sportsman Winkle &, above all, by that quintessentially English Quixote, Mr Pickwick, & his cockney Sancho Panza, Sam Weller. From the hallowed turf of Dingley Dell Cricket Club to the unholy fracas of the Eatanswill election, via the Fleet debtors prison, characters & incidents sprang to life from Dickenss pen, to form an enduringly popular work of ebullient humour & literary invention.

"Grandes Esperanças" é considerado uma das obras-primas de Charles Dickens (1812-1870). Dividido em três partes, discutindo a bondade, a culpa e o desejo de seus personagens, o romance originalmente

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickenss tale of childhood innocence beset by evil depicts the dark criminal underworld of a London peopled by vivid and memorable characters the arch-villain Fagin, the artful Dodger, the menacing Bill Sikes and the prostitute Nancy. Combining elements of Gothic Romance, the Newgate Novel and popular melodrama, in Oliver Twist Dickens created an entirely new kind of fiction, scathing in its indictment of a cruel society, and pervaded by an unforgettable sense of threat and mystery.

"Eran los mejores tiempos, eran los peores tiempos, era el siglo de la locura, era el siglo de la razón..." Situada en los comienzos de la Revolución Francesa, la historia transcurre entre dos ciudades, Londres y Paris. La joven Lucia Manette junto al senior Lorry, rescata a su padre a quien creia muerto y lo lleva a vivir a Inglaterra. El senior Manette habia estado dieciocho años recluido y olvidado en un calabozo de la prision de la Bastilla. Cinco años despues, Charles Darnay, acusado de ser un espia de Francia, contrae matrimonio con Lucia y tienen una hija. Mientras en Londres todo continua igual, en Paris la situacion esta cada vez mas conmocionada. En este contexto es que Darnay decide marchar rumbo a Francia dado que una persona esta presa y va a ser condenada a pena de muerte por su culpa. A partir de ese momento, el desarrollo de los acontecimientos es totalmente imprevisible y digno de una verdadera historia de amor. -

David Copperfield es una novela escrita por Charles Dickens y publicada por primera vez en 1850. Al igual que el resto de sus obras (a excepción de cinco de ellas), esta novela fue publicada en capít

Publicada junto con "Cántico de Navidad", este pequeño cuento es una muestra más del talento de Charles Dickens. "Aunque se ha hablado mucho de la sobriedad de los estómagos lacedemonios, de seguro q

In the captivating pages of "Sketches," Charles Dickens paints a vibrant tapestry of Victorian life. Through a series of interconnected vignettes, he unveils the hidden corners of London, from the bustling streets to the quiet courtyards. With his keen eye for detail and wry wit, Dickens introduces us to an unforgettable cast of characters, from the eccentric Mr. Pickwick to the enigmatic Miss Havisham. As we delve into these sketches, we witness the triumphs and tribulations of ordinary people, exploring the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Step into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens Christmas classics in this captivating collection. From the heartwarming tale of "A Christmas Carol" to the poignant "The Chimes," each story captures the spirit of the season with its timeless themes of redemption, generosity, and the transformative power of love. Immerse yourself in the unforgettable characters and heartwarming narratives that have made Dickens Christmas works beloved for generations.

Step into the enchanting world of Christmas with Charles Dickenss timeless tales from Household Words and All the Year Round. From the heartwarming "The Poor Relations Story" to the haunting "The Signal-Man," these stories capture the spirit of the season with their vivid characters, poignant themes, and unforgettable prose. Experience the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a master storyteller as he weaves tales of love, loss, redemption, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Los mejores libros jamás escritos.«¿A qué mundo pertenece un muerto? Al otro mundo. ¿A qué mundo pertenece el dinero? A este mundo.¿Cómo puede tener dinero un cadáver?»Un joven se encamina a Londres

This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure!The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where youll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work.Here you will find the complete novels of Charles Dickens in the chronological order of their original publication.- The Pickwick Papers- Oliver Twist- Nicholas Nickleby- The Old Curiosity Shop- Barnaby Rudge- Martin Chuzzlewit- Dombey and Son- David Copperfield- Bleak House- Hard Times- Little Dorrit- A Tale of Two Cities- Great Expectations- Our Mutual Friend- The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Totty seems a strange name for an old man, but it was given to Toby Veck because of his always going at a trot to do his errands; for he was a porter, and carried letters and messages for people who were in too great a hurry to send them by the post. He did not earn very much, and had to be out in all weathers and all day long. But Toby was of a cheerful disposition, and looked on the bright side of everything. His greatest joy was his dear daughter Meg, who loved him dearly.One cold day Toby had been trotting up and down in his usual place before the church, when the bells chimed twelve oclock, which made Toby think of dinner.

Dickenss tenth novel, was published in 1861, nine years before his death. As in "David Copperfield," the hero tells his own story from boyhood. Yet in several essential points "Great Expectations" is markedly different from "David Copperfield," and from Dickenss other novels. Owing to the simplicity of the plot, and to the small number of characters, it possesses greater unity of design. These characters, each drawn with marvelous distinctness of outline, are subordinated throughout to the central personage "Pip," whose great expectations form the pivot of the narrative.But the element that most clearly distinguishes this novel from the others is the subtle study of the development of character through the influence of environment and circumstance. In the career of Pip, a more careful and natural presentation of personality is made than is usual with Dickens. He is a village boy who longs to be a "gentleman." His dreams of wealth and opportunity suddenly come true. He is supplied with money, and sent to London to be educated and to prepare for his new station in life. Later he discovers that his unknown benefactor is a convict to whom he had once rendered a service. The convict, returning against the law to England, is recaptured and dies in prison, his fortune being forfeited to the Crown. Pips great expectations vanish into thin air."Great Expectations" is a delightful novel, rich in humor and free from false pathos. The character of Joe Gargery, simple, tender, quaintly humorous, would alone give imperishable value to the book.

Ebenezer Scrooge es un viejo agrio, avaro y cruel que no cree en la generosidad, el buen humor y el cariño, sólo en los negocios y el dinero. Pero todo cambia cuando una noche, la víspera de Navidad, recibe la visita de un espectro conocido y los espiritus de las Navidades pasadas, presentes y futuras...El clasico navideño de Dickens en una nueva edicion con las ilustraciones en color de Quentin Blake, el celebre ilustrador de Roald Dahl, y traduccion integra. ¡Una preciosa y divertida version del viejo Scrooge y sus fantasmas!

La pequeña Nell Trent es huérfana y vive con su abuelo en una mísera tienda de antigüedades. Abrumado por las deudas, el anciano recurre al malvado prestamista Daniel Quilp, un enano deforme y joroba

En 1865, Charles Dickens sufrió un accidente cuando descarriló el tren en el que viajaba. Un año después, vivió una mala experiencia con el servicio de la estación de Rugby, donde tuvo que quedarse durante un dia entero. Fue a partir de estos sucesos que Dickens decidio, junto con sus colaboradores Charles Collins, Amelia B. Edwards, Andrew Halliday y Hesba Stretton, escribir una serie de relatos repletos de humor negro que encuentran su punto de union en Mugby Junction: un bullicioso cruce ferroviario en el que confluyen las historias de los operarios y los viajeros que lo atraviesan. Con este libro, recuperamos estos cuentos tal y como fueron publicados en el especial navideño de la revista All the Year Round.