Charles Dickens / (Record no. 44671)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9789387488854
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Language English
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 823.8
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Personal name Copperfield David
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Title Charles Dickens /
Statement of responsibility, etc Copperfield David
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Place of publication, distribution, etc India :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc Maven Books ,
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2023.
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Extent 723p. :
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Contents Part I: Early Life and Influences (1812-1836)<br/><br/>Childhood and Hardship: Birth in Portsmouth, early years, move to London, the blacking factory experience, father's imprisonment for debt.<br/>Education and Early Aspirations: Schooling (interrupted), self-education, parliamentary reporting.<br/>First Steps in Literature: Sketches by Boz, early journalistic endeavors.<br/>Marriage and Early Success: Meeting Catherine Hogarth, "The Pickwick Papers" phenomenon.<br/>Part II: The Ascendant Novelist and Social Critic (1837-1850)<br/><br/>The Early Masterpieces: "Oliver Twist," "Nicholas Nickleby," "The Old Curiosity Shop," "Barnaby Rudge."<br/>American Journeys: His first visit to America, observations on American society, and the controversy over copyright.<br/>"A Christmas Carol" and Festive Tales: Creation and impact of the holiday stories.<br/>"Dombey and Son": Growing maturity as an artist, social commentary.<br/>"David Copperfield": Autobiographical elements, personal struggles reflected in the novel.<br/>Part III: The Peak of Creative Power and Personal Turmoil (1850-1860)<br/><br/>Founding "Household Words" and "All the Year Round": His role as editor and social commentator.<br/>The Great Social Novels: "Bleak House," "Hard Times," "Little Dorrit"—deepening critique of society, law, education, and institutions.<br/>Personal Crisis: Strained marriage, growing dissatisfaction, separation from Catherine.<br/>Ellen Ternan: The beginning of his secret relationship with the young actress.<br/>"A Tale of Two Cities" and "Great Expectations": Evolution of his narrative style, historical and psychological depth.<br/>Part IV: The Public Readings and Final Years (1860-1870)<br/><br/>The Reading Tours: His hugely popular but physically taxing public readings, both in Britain and America.<br/>Last Great Novels: "Our Mutual Friend," "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" (unfinished).<br/>Social Activism: His involvement in various philanthropic and reform movements.<br/>Health Decline and Death: The toll of his relentless work ethic, his final years, and his passing.<br/>Part V: Legacy and Influence<br/><br/>Literary Impact: His contribution to the English novel, character development, social realism, and sentiment.<br/>Cultural Afterlife: Adaptations (film, stage, TV), continued relevance of his themes.<br/>Critical Reception: Evolution of critical perspectives on his work.
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Summary, etc A comprehensive biography of Charles Dickens would trace the remarkable life and literary career of one of England's greatest novelists. It would begin with his difficult childhood, particularly the traumatic period when his father was sent to debtors' prison and young Charles had to work in a blacking factory. This early experience profoundly shaped his social consciousness and fueled his lifelong critique of poverty, injustice, and social inequality, which became central themes in his novels
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Dickens, Charles, 1812–1870 — Biography
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    Dewey Decimal Classification     Non-fiction CUTN Central Library CUTN Central Library Literature 09/06/2025   823.8 51610 09/06/2025 09/06/2025 General Books