The Old Curiosity Shop - Couverture souple

Dickens, Charles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1848378904 ISBN 13 : 9781848378902

Editeur : Arcturus Publishing Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

11 timeless classics which have stood the test of time, and their enduring themes have proved popular through the ages. Each with its own concise introduction to guide the reader's thoughts and launch them into the text, these are accessible editions for the academic and general reader alike.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Dickens's Little Nell became one of his best-known heroines when The Old Curiosity Shop was first published in 1841. Virtuous and stoic, Nell takes care of her grandfather in his gloomy shop until his gambling debts force the pair of them to flee London. They are hunted by the grotesque and villainous moneylender Quilp and Nell's own worthless brother, Fred, who wrongly believes that their grandfather has a hidden fortune. Through a kaleidoscopic round of people and events, Nell and her grandfather eventually reach a safe refuge, although neither of them is destined to enjoy it for long.

Biographie de l'auteur :

When The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, his first novel, was published, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was just twenty-four. Published, like most of his books, in weekly instalments, it started him on a path to fame, wealth and international acclaim. Widely considered to be a literary genius second only to Shakespeare, Dickens' works, such as Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol, remain as popular as ever.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1848378904
• ISBN 13: 9781848378902
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 560