Criticisms and Appreciations of the works of Charles Dickens (Paperback)

~ G. K. Chesterton (Author)
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Written with intelligence and authority, these twenty-three essays provide an insight into the works of the literary genius of Charles Dickens.

Chesterton greatly admired Dickens as a social prophet and a defender of the common man. Here, he focuses both on the style and ideology of Dickens and provides the critical insight into his work with his characteristic perceptive generosity. Chesterton is still regarded by many as one of the most accomplished and perceptive critics of Dickens

As much about Chesterton's strongly held beliefs as about Dickens this volume is sure to inform and give pleasure to advocates of both writers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 139 pages
• Publisher: House of Stratus (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842329820
• ISBN-13: 978-1842329825
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,015,120 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Chesterton's introduction cut from this edition, August 11, 2007

By	Christopher P. Exline "bibliophilusveritas" (NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Chesterton is indeed at his best writing about Dickens. Before you buy this edition, be forewarned that the editors have cut almost 20pp. from Chesterton's introduction, leaving a mere 2pp.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chesterton on Dickens, April 7, 2000

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This review is from: Appreciations & Criticism of the Works of Charles Dickens (Library Binding)

Chesterton is at his best in his criticism, and this is no exception. His novels show something o the Dickensian flare, but nowhere is he more apreciative of the master than here.