Charles Dickens (Literature and Life) [Hardcover]

Brian Murray (Author)

Book Description

Series: Literature and Life | Publication Date: November 1994

"Very readable as a reliable introduction to the dominant themes of Dickens's much celebrated fiction, and a stimulating inquiry into the foremost concerns fueling Dickens's creative genius". -- Booklist

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The latest volume in the Literature and Life series, which features British writers, is an insightful discourse on Dickens. Although ample studies exist and continue to be written on both the novels and the man, Murray satisfactorily achieves an accessible overview of the writer's life and work, of "what Dickens loved--and what he loathed." Combining critical commentary with astute observations on the well-documented paradoxes existing within Dickens' personality, Murray's biography proves very readable as a reliable introduction to the dominant themes of Dickens' much celebrated fiction, and a stimulating inquiry into the foremost concerns fueling Dickens' creative genius. Alice Joyce

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Continuum Intl Pub Group (Sd) (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826405657
• ISBN-13: 978-0826405654
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,270,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Student of the master, January 13, 2004

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This review is from: Charles Dickens (Literature and Life) (Hardcover)

I am a student at Loyola College in Maryland and had Dr. Murray as a writing teacher. There is no denying this man's genius and incredible insight. He is so well-versed on a variety of topics and a simple conversation with him can leave you better educated. Pick up this book to learn what true learning is.