The Battle of Life [Hardcover]

Charles Dickens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 22, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1421817209 | ISBN-13: 978-1421817200

ONCE upon a time, it matters little when, and in stalwart England, it matters little where, a fierce battle was fought. It was fought upon a long summer day when the waving grass was green. Many a wild flower formed by the Almighty Hand to be a perfumed goblet for the dew, felt its enamelled cup filled high with blood that day, and shrinking dropped. Many an insect deriving its delicate colour from harmless leaves and herbs, was stained anew that day by dying men, and marked its frightened way with an unnatural track. The painted butterfly took blood into the air upon the edges of its wings. The stream ran red. The trodden ground became a quagmire, whence, from sullen pools collected in the prints of human feet and horses' hoofs, the one prevailing hue still lowered and glimmered at the sun.

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About the Author

With all of his works still in print, Dickens is without a doubt one of the most popular authors of all times. Flourishing in the Victorian era, this English novelist is renowned for his unforgettable characters and vivid story lines. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: 1st World Library - Literary Society (May 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421817209
• ISBN-13: 978-1421817200
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dickens Amazes Again, September 13, 2001

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Jennifer (East Liverpool, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Battle of Life (CD-ROM)

This book is very good. I especially liked the boy's name, "Britain". I reccommend this to any fan of Charles Dickens. And if you aren't a fan of Charles Dickens, chances are you'll still like it.