Who's Who in Dickens (Who's Who Series) [Paperback]

Donald Hawes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 20, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0415136059 | ISBN-13: 978-0415136051 | Edition: 1

A guide to the many characters in Charles Dickens' fiction. Dickens' characters are strikingly portrayed and have become a vital part of our cultural heritage - Scrooge has become a by-word for stinginess, Uriah Heap for unctuousness. From the much loved Oliver Twist to the fact-grubbing Mr Gradgrind, the obstinate Martin Chuzzlewit to the embittered Miss Haversham, this book covers the famous and lesser known characters in Dickens. The book offers an easy-to-use A-Z layout, physical and psychological profiles of the characters, and a critical look at his characters by past and present influential commentators.

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'Not only informative but charming Hawes enthusiasm for Dickens' characters is contagious. - Dickens Quarterly

'A well-produced, useful and affordable reference book, in which all Dickens lovers will find something new and stimulating.' - The Dickensian

About the Author

Donald Hawes has taught in schools and at the University of Westminster and the University of North London. He is presently a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster and the Open University. He is co-author of Thackeray: The Critical Heritage, co-editor of Villette, and editor of volumes of Pendennis, Henry Esmond and Barnaby Rudge. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (December 20, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415136059
• ISBN-13: 978-0415136051
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,959,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Holiday present for a Dicken's fan- she stated that she really liked it. I liked it too- good reminder of all those lovable Characters in his novels