Charles Dickens's characters are possibly the most memorable in all of literature -- Tiny Tim, Scrooge, David Copperfield, and Oliver Twist are as recognizable as any real historical personages. Essays include discussion of A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, and others. (20020501)
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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up--Like the previous entries in this series, this one presents biographical information and then looks at issues related to the writer's major works. Passages from the novels or short stories being discussed are included. Unfortunately, in this book the biographical information is simplistic and almost patronizing in its style. Its reading level is far below the more sophisticated essays and may be initially misleading in regard to the age-appropriateness of the text. The collected essays are organized topically--major themes; serials; autobiographical works; and reform, history, and morality pieces--presenting similar concepts running throughout Dickens's entire body of work. The age of some of the selections, e.g., Chesterton's 1907 and George Bernard Shaw's 1912 essays on Hard Times may lead readers to view them as archaic or extraneous; however, they do deal with still-relevant historical criticisms of class, individualism, and economic issues. Despite the tone and reading level of the introduction, the text is recommended as a secondary-source anthology with historical depth.
Kate Foldy, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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"An anthology of essays by scholars representing various perspectives and interpretation of the novel. The book(s) provides criticism and discussions of meaning, structure, and the historical content...as well as biographical information. It is organized in such a way that will give students a plethora of information in a largely accessible format. Each chapter heading is annotated, giving readers a chance to sample the content of the essays. Furthermore, each selection is introduced with background biographical data on the essay's author alongwith a summary of the content and the particular point of view represented. A reader-friendly and comprehensive resouce for students and teachers of world literature."
-- School Library Journal ( November 2001) (School Library Journal 20011015)
"A valuable resource."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal )
"And for literary support, Greenhaven's series Literary Companions has become a standard in many schools and public libraries, thanks to its thoughtful questions and analysis."
-- Booklist (October 2001) (Booklist )
-- School Library Journal ( November 2001) (School Library Journal 20011015)
"A valuable resource."
-- School Library Journal (May 2002) (School Library Journal )
"And for literary support, Greenhaven's series Literary Companions has become a standard in many schools and public libraries, thanks to its thoughtful questions and analysis."
-- Booklist (October 2001) (Booklist )
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