Charles Dickens: A Very Short Introduction

Jenny Hartley introduces Charles Dickens's life and works, looking at the vitality of his characters and the energy which surges through his writing. Examining the themes running through his books, she considers the institutions which influenced his work (such as the workhouse) and looks at his critique of nineteenth century society.

• | By (Author): Jenny (Emeritus Professor At The University Of Roehampton) Hartley
• | Publisher: Oxford University Press
• | Publication Date: Feb 28, 2019
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 152 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0198714998
• | ISBN-13: 9780198714996