Charles Dickens: Four Novels (Great Expectations; Hard Times; A Christmas Carol; A Tale of Two Cities) (Hardcover)

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Superb collection of Dickens' best, includes five of his major novels. The Pickwick Papers, The Adventures of Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and Tale of Two Cities. 1114 pages.

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Superb collection of Dickens' best, includes five of his major novels. The Pickwick Papers, The Adventures of Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and Tale of Two Cities. 1114 pages.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1114 pages
• Publisher: Gramercy (October 2, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517093391
• ISBN-13: 978-0517093399
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #105,754 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lousy Binding, December 19, 2005

By	Frank J. DeFelice (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Charles Dickens Four Complete Novels (Great Expectations, Hard Times, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities) (Leather Bound)

I've read all but "A Christmas Carol" in this edition. I've found several typos. Moreover, the binding is becoming unglued. I estimate by the time I finish "A Christmas Carol" the binding will be totally exposed. I value permanent books (otherwise I would buy paperbacks). I suggest anyone who enjoys Dickens buy a better edition.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dickens the master storyteller, December 20, 2000

By	ganesh rao (not in the neigbourhood) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charles Dickens Four Complete Novels (Great Expectations, Hard Times, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities) (Leather Bound)

Reading Dickens somehow unburdens your soul. Every character that he presents is a work of genius crafted with meticulous detail and intricately woven into a complex plot. This volume contains two of the best books of literature ie 'Great Expectations' and 'A tale of two Cities'.'Hard Times' and 'A Christmas Carol' are also enjoyable reads.For the price tis a delight to have.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great books........Come on Frank, June 15, 2002

By	Christian Morley (South Western CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charles Dickens Four Complete Novels (Great Expectations, Hard Times, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities) (Leather Bound)

I can't believe what Frank said, you shouldn't listen to him. All of these books rank in the top 20 books of all time. His style that he puts forth in all the novels is of Victorian, so you have to be ready to be in for a little challenge. And unless you are braindead all of these novels should move you. Frank doesn't make sense, especially when he said that " I like books that move me" and then he gave us a look at good books. One of them was "Dreamcather" by Stephen King. Now, Frank, how in the world did that book move you?? Anyways, all of these books are classics, and very well written. And some of them seem a bit outdated because they have been cliched thousands of times. But like the saying goes, 'There aint nothing like the real thing."