Bøker av Charles Dickens

Presenting a tale of imprisonment, both literal and metaphorical, this novel highlights its concern with personal responsibility in private and public life.

Mr Dombey is a man obsessed with his firm. His son is groomed from birth to take his place within it, despite his visionary eccentricity and declining health. But Dombey also has a daughter, whose unfailing love for her father goes unreturned.

Each of these short stories was written specifically for Christmas. They combine concern for social ills with the myths and memories of childhood and traditional Christmas spirit-lore. The stories include "A Christmas Carol", "The Chimes", "The Battle of Life" and "The Cricket on the Hearth".

Features characters that range from the iniquitous Wackford Squeers and his family, to the delightful Mrs Nickleby, taking in the eccentric Crummles and his travelling players, the Mantalinis, the Kenwigs, and many more.

Amy Dorrit's father is not very good with money. But Amy's fortunes are about to change: the arrival of Mrs. Clennam's son Arthur, back from working in China, heralds the beginning of stunning revelations not just about Amy but also about Arthur himself.

Illustrated edition containing hand-drawn illustrations, a detailed summary, author biography, and a complete characters listA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a timeless holiday classic that tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, who show him the impact of his greed and cruelty on others. Through these haunting visions, Scrooge undergoes a profound transformation, discovering the true meaning of kindness, generosity, and the Christmas spirit.This Illustrated Edition features stunning hand-drawn artwork that enhances the magical journey of Scrooge's redemption. The edition also includes a detailed summary of the story, a biography of Charles Dickens, and a complete list of characters, making it a wonderful addition to any collection and perfect for readers looking to enjoy this heartwarming tale during the holiday season.

Features:Illustrated edition containing captivating illustrationsComprehensive summary of the plotDetailed author biography of Charles DickensInclusive list of main characters and their roles"A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. This illustrated edition brings the tale to life with vivid imagery that enhances the reading experience. The story revolves around the lives of Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a dissolute English lawyer, whose lives become intertwined in a web of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Dickens masterfully captures the turmoil of the times, exploring themes of resurrection, justice, and the duality of human nature.In addition to the mesmerizing illustrations, this edition includes a summary that encapsulates the essence of the plot, making it easier for readers to grasp the complexities of the story. The biography of Charles Dickens provides insight into the mind of one of the greatest literary figures of the 19th century, offering context to the narrative. A complete list of characters and their roles is also included, helping readers keep track of the numerous individuals that populate this rich and multifaceted novel.Whether you're a long-time Dickens enthusiast or a first-time reader, this edition of "A Tale of Two Cities" is a must-have for your collection, offering both an engaging read and a visual feast.

Features:Illustrated Edition: This version contains beautifully crafted illustrations that bring the story to life.Summary: A concise summary is included for quick reference.Author Biography: Learn about the life and works of Charles Dickens.Characters List: A detailed list of characters to help you keep track of everyone in the story.Dive into the timeless classic Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, a story of ambition, love, and redemption. Follow the journey of Pip, an orphan boy who dreams of becoming a gentleman and winning the heart of the elusive Estella. As Pip navigates the challenges of life, from the marshes of his humble beginnings to the opulence of London, he discovers the true nature of wealth, love, and happiness.This illustrated edition enhances your reading experience with vivid artwork that captures the essence of Dickens' rich storytelling. Whether you are a long-time fan of Dickens or a new reader, this edition offers an engaging and visually captivating way to experience one of literature's greatest novels.

A Christmas Carol has become a phenomenal touchstone of English festive fiction and an enduring favourite internationally. Repeatedly adapted, parodied, stages and filmed, this richly influential novella is powerfully vivid and infallibly moving.

¿The greatest writer of his time.¿-Edmund Wilson ¿One of the great poets of the novel, a genius of his art¿-Edgar Johnson¿In Oliver Twist ¿Dickens attacked English institutions with a ferocity that has never since been approached.¿-George OrwellWith an incredible cast of characters, and an unvarnished portrayal of the early 1800¿s criminal underbelly in Victorian London, Dicken¿s second novel is an unforgettable masterpiece of the English language. Oliver Twist begins in a workhouse north of London where a young orphan named Oliver lives a brutal and impoverished life, and is subjected to a series of torments as he is handed off to an undertaker to work as a mourner at funerals. After a succession of maltreatments, Oliver runs away to London for a better life. In London, Oliver unwittingly falls into company of a gang of juvenile pickpockets who are under the spell of the sinister criminal Fagin and makes his home with them. Oliver is mistakenly accused of pickpocketing an older gentleman named Mr. Brownlow and arrested. In the ensuing trial Mr. Brownlow recognizes that Oliver was indeed innocent of the crime and takes him into care at his residence. Just as it appears that his life has improved Oliver is accosted back into the world of Fagin and his band of young miscreants. In the ensuing twists of fate, a great mystery is revealed, and Oliver finally fulfills his retribution. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Oliver Twist is both modern and readable.

Set in an industrial city in Northern England during the Victorian era, Thomas Gradgrind, a wealthy and retired man, devotes his life to the rationalist philosophy, and raises his children, Louisa and Tom, to never engage in any imaginative activity. The two grow up feeling confused, like something is missing in their lives, yet are unable figure out what exactly that is and affected differently by their upbringing. Louisa struggles to feel joy, and Tom struggles to find ethical standards. When Josiah Bounderby, a crass, rich man, asks for Louisäs hand in marriage, she cannot find a rational reason not to marry him. He would elevate her social status, was a friend of her father, and employed her brother at his bank. She decides to marry Bounderby, despite feeling no love for him. Meanwhile, Stephen, a poor laborer in one of the city¿s factories, who is struggling under the oppression of the upper classes, meets Tom and Louisa, inspiring them in different ways. When the city is shocked by a scandalous and devastating bank robbery, Stephen, Tom, and Louisäs lives are forever changed, and Gradgrind must question the strict beliefs on which he relies. Hard Times by Charles Dickens is revered not only for its skillfully constructed prose, but also its critique of capitalist and utilitarian philosophy. Dickens¿ empathetic portrayal of the effects of such beliefs raises concern and advocates for the conservation of human creativity and joy in a way that is still applicable today. With an eye-catching cover design and a modern font, Hard Times by Charles Dickens is a thought-provoking novel written by the greatest and most influential writers of the Victorian era.

Eisner Award WINNER - Best Digital Comic of 2018! ABLAZE and Comixology Originals are proud to present Harvey Kurtzman's Marley's Ghost. Enjoy this Eisner Award Winning version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol in graphic novel form, in print for the first time! Marley's Ghost is the posthumous completion of legendary creator Harvey Kurtzman's adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens' novel--A Christmas Carol. Kurztman's ambitious concept for Marley's Ghost began in the 1950s--as an early "graphic novel"--but was never realized. Now, over 70 years later, writers Josh O'Neill and Shannon Wheeler expand upon Kurtzman's extensive adaptation notes while illustrator Gideon Kendall's outstanding artwork utilizes Kurtzman's breakdowns and stylistic choices to make this long-lost vision a reality! As a bonus, the book also includes a behind-the-scenes backmatter section and the original Charles Dickens prose story! Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993) was the creator of MAD, Playboy's Little Annie Fanny and TRUMP, and Help Magazine. He is considered one of the most influential creators in the history of sequential art with the industry's Harvey Awards named in his honor. Gideon Kendall is an illustrator and animation designer whose clients include Disney, Cartoon Network, and The New York Times. Josh O'Neill is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning writer and editor of Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream. Shannon Wheeler is the Eisner Award-winning creator of the comic Too Much Coffee Man and a contributor to The New Yorker.

This quintessential Christmas tale shows Dickens at his dazzling and provocative best, leaving Scrooge no doubts about the true spirit of Christmas, nor about the perils of ignoring the insistent ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come.Available on digital download for the first time.This is an ideal Christmas gift, and is packed full of all of your favourite Christmas poems, carols and readings - both traditional and modern.150 much-loved poems, carols and readings have been hand-picked, and arranged alphabetically so that they can be easily found. Each item is introduced with a brief history to the piece and its author, helpfully placing it in context.The pieces are also accompanied by a complete set of indexes which detail first lines, themes, Bible references (where applicable) and authors so that the much-loved works are thoroughly cross referenced and can be found with ease.

CHARLES DICKENS''S LAST GREAT GHOST STORY is also his most personal, inspired by a terrible accident on a train he himself was riding on. He revisited this haunting memory on the figure of a railway signalman, who hears bells ringing in his signal box when no one else does, sees a figure no one else can see... and who, following those ominous signs, always witnesses horrible incidents. ''I am troubled, sir,'' he cries. ''I am troubled!'' But what exactly is it that is troubling the signalman? ... And what does it want?

This Annotation-Friendly edition has: Large spaces between lines for annotations. Large outer margins. Pages at the end of each chapter for note taking. Arial font size 12 for ease of reading. An introduction. Author biography. Glossary of literary terms. A Christmas Carol glossary. A useful guide to successful annotating.

"Soy un buen padre de todos los hijos de mi imaginación, pero en el fondo de mi corazón, tengo que reconocer que tengo un hijo favorito y se llama David Copperfield", dijo Charles Dickens unos meses antes de morir.Una historia de superación, de valentía, de no darse por vencido a pesar de las circunstancias de crueldad, maldad y odio. De eso se trata este libro.

Réussissez votre bac de français 2024 grâce à notre fiche de lecture du roman Oliver Twist de Charles Dickens !Validée par une équipe de professeurs, cette analyse littéraire est une référence pour tous les lycéens.Grâce à notre travail éditorial, les points suivants n'auront plus aucun secret pour vous: la biographie de l'écrivain, le résumé du livre, l'étude de l'oeuvre, l'analyse des thèmes principaux à connaître et le mouvement littéraire auquel est rattaché l'auteur.

El humo de las fábricas anuncia progreso para algunos... y miseria y explotación para otros. Son los tiempos de la Revolución Industrial en Inglaterra. A diferencia de las demás obras de Dickens, la historia no se desarrolla en Londres, sino en una ciudad inventada por el autor: Coketown. En Tiempos difíciles hay oscuridad y luz; injusticias y esperanzas; riqueza y pobreza. Y amor...

" Si Wilding n'eût pas tenu désormais pour certain que Madame Goldstraw était une personne expérimentée et sérieuse, il eût pu croire que ses pensées s'égaraient un peu depuis le commencement de cet entretien. - Je déjeune à huit heures, - dit -il; - j'ai une vertu et un vice: jamais je ne me fatigue de lard grillé et je suis extrêmement difficile quant à la fraîcheur des oeufs. Le regard de Madame Goldstraw se reporta enfin vers lui, mais à défaut de son regard, l'esprit de la femme de charge était encore partagé entre son maître et le portrait... - Je prends du thé, - continua Wilding, - et peut -être suis -je un peu nerveux et enclin à l'impatience lorsque je le prends trop longtemps après qu'il a été fait... Si mon thé... Ce fut à son tour de s'arrêter tout net et de ne point achever sa phrase. S'il n'avait pas été engagé dans la discussion d'un sujet aussi intéressant que celui -là, Madame Goldstraw, en vérité, aurait pu croire que ses pensées, à lui aussi, commençaient à s'égarer. - Si votre thé attend, monsieur..., - reprit- elle, renouant poliment le fil perdu de ce bizarre entretien. - Si mon thé ?... - répéta machinalement Wilding; il s'éloignait de plus en plus de son déjeuner; ses yeux se fixaient avec une curiosité croissante sur le visage de sa femme de charge. - Si mon thé !... Mon Dieu, Madame Goldstraw, quels sont donc ces allures et ce son de voix que j'ai connus et que vous me rappelez ?"