Bøker av Charles Dickens

Oliver is an orphan living on the dangerous London streets with no one but himself to rely on. In Oliver Twist, Dickens graphically conjures up the capital's underworld, full of prostitutes, thieves and lost and homeless children, and gives a voice to the disadvantaged and abused.

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"...It is a true tale of grief and trial, and sorrow...such tales usually are; if it were one of unmixed joy and happiness, it would be very brief. Olver Twist is Charles Dickens' classic tale of an orphan in search of a true home. Facing the harsh reality and cruelty of poverty he is forced to live in a dark and dismal London workhouse run by Mr. Bumble, a cruel man who cheats the boys out of their meager rations. One of the most often quoted lines from the book is "Please, sir, I want some more". Said by young Oliver to a church workhouse employee, Oliver is not only not given more food, but he is also treated like a dreadful sinner and criminal. Hungry and desperate, Oliver makes his escape, but being penniless and alone, he is easily lured into a world of crime by Fagin, the mastermind of a gang of young pickpockets. Luckily, when Oliver is sent on a mission by Fagin, he is rescued by a kindly gentleman. This benefactor takes him in but Oliver finds himself involved in a battle with an evil person and must use his wits to protect himself and others until he ultimately find his place in the world. The sordid lives of street criminals and the cruel treatment of orphans living in London in the mid-19th century is exposed in Dicken's story. He satirizes child labor and domestic violence in what is considered to be an early social novel. Dickens himself, spent two years in the workhouse at the age of 12 and missed several years of education. Dickens created some of literature's best-known fictional characters, and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

Illustrated Edition featuring Illustrations, Summary, Author Biography, and Character ListStep into the gripping world of mystery and suspense with The Mystery of Edwin Drood, one of Charles Dickens's most fascinating and unfinished works. Set in the misty streets of the fictional city of Cloisterham, this captivating novel follows the mysterious disappearance of Edwin Drood, a young man who vanishes without a trace, sparking a series of dark and disturbing events.In this illustrated edition, readers will enjoy not only the intricacies of Dickens's storytelling but also vivid illustrations that bring the story's atmosphere to life. The novel delves into themes of obsession, love, and betrayal, drawing readers into a plot filled with twists and turns, leaving the ultimate fate of the characters uncertain.Though Dickens tragically passed away before completing the novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood remains a timeless classic of the detective genre, prompting many interpretations and theories about its conclusion.This edition includes a comprehensive summary, a list of characters, and an insightful biography of Charles Dickens, offering deeper context to the story and its complex characters.A must-read for fans of classic literature, suspense, and those intrigued by Dickens's masterful exploration of the human psyche.

Pip's life as an ordinary country boy is destined to be unexceptional until a chain of mysterious events lead him away from his humble origins and up the social ladder. Pip's desire to improve himself is matched only by his longing for the icy-hearted Estella, but secrets from the past impede his progress and he has many hard lessons to learn.

Read the ultimate Christmas story of hope and redemption behind the recent BBC TV adaptationEbenezer Scrooge despises Christmas.

In the turbulent era of the French Revolution, the fates of an exiled French aristocrat and a disenchanted English lawyer become inextricably linked. Amidst the chaos and bloodshed, they navigate love, sacrifice, and redemption.

Trotty Veck, an elderly porter, has read so many newspaper reports about crime and immorality that he believes the working classes are irredeemable. But, on New Year's Eve, summoned to the church tower by a mysterious chiming, Trotty witnesses his own death, and is taken on a ghostly journey that will force him to reassess his conviction. One of Dickens' 'Christmas stories', The Chimes is charming and surprising manifesto for empathy for our fellow man.

The Norton Library edition of Great Expectations features the complete 1861 first edition text. Daniel Wright provides an insightful introduction and targeted explanatory notes to help readers engage with the themes and achievements of the novel.The Norton Library is a growing collection of high-quality texts and translations-influential works of literature and philosophy-introduced and edited by leading scholars. Norton Library editions prepare readers for their first encounter with the works that they'll re-read over a lifetime.Inviting introductions highlight the work's significance and influence, providing the historical and literary context students need to dive in with confidence.Endnotes and an easy-to-read design deliver an uninterrupted reading experience, encouraging students to read the text first and refer to endnotes for more information as needed.An affordable price (most $10 or less) encourages students to buy the book and to come to class with the assigned edition.