Cities in Literature: London

Name: Cities in Literature: London
Brand: Saga Egmont International
SKU: 9788728576298
Price: 21.99 EUR
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ISBN: 978-8-728-57629-8

de Oscar Wilde (auteur), Robert Louis Stevenson (auteur), Charles Dickens (auteur), Virginia Woolf (auteur), William Makepeace Thackeray (auteur)

Maison d'édition : Saga Egmont International

janvier 2024

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You’re invited to wander the streets of Victorian London with the nation’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best writers, tales of love and loss never felt so good…

With classics such as Charles Dicken’s ‘Oliver Twist’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at one of the West End’s most loved musicals. You’ll then laugh till you cry at the lives of London’s high society in Thackeray’s ‘Vanity Fair’ and Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs Dalloway’.

But it’s not all rosy and bright in 18th-century London. In Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’, we’ll question and query the true worth of excess. And if the streets of London weren’t strange enough, you’ll also be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…

Crafting a rip-roaringly dramatic and vivid portrait of Victorian life in London, this impressive collection is perfect for fans of the silver screen adaptions ‘Oliver!’ (1968) and ‘Dorian Gray’ (2009).

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet and one of the most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. His works include ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of being Earnest’

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.

Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was a hugely influential English writer. A pioneer in the narrative device of streams of consciousness, Woolf’s breathtaking collection spans ‘Mrs Dalloway’, ‘To the Lighthouse’, and the non-fiction title ‘A Room of One’s Own’.

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British author and novelist. He is best known for his satirical works, including ‘Vanity Fair’, ‘The Luck of Barry Lyndon’, and ‘Second Funeral of Napolean’.

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’.

Auteur

Oscar Wilde (auteur)

Oscar Wilde was a prominent figure in the aestheticism movement, engaging in various literary activities such as publishing poems and lecturing on art. He gained fame with his only novel, "The Picture of Dorian Gray," which incorporated themes of decadence and beauty. Wilde also wrote successful society comedies and was one of the most renowned playwrights of late-Victorian London. However, his fame was overshadowed by a scandal when he prosecuted the Marquess of Queensberry for libel, leading to his own arrest and trial for gross indecency. Wilde was convicted and sentenced to two years' hard labor. During his imprisonment, he wrote his last work, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol." Wilde's life was marked by personal tragedies, including the death of his sister and the loss of his reputation. He left a lasting legacy as a writer and is remembered for his wit and literary contributions.
Robert Louis Stevenson (auteur)

Écrivain écossais, Robert Louis Stevenson est né à Edimbourg (Écosse) le 13 novembre 1850, mort le le 3 décembre 1894 à Vailima (Îles Samoa). Il est l'auteur des célèbres L'ïle au trésor, L'Étrange Cas du Dr. Jekyll et de Mr. Hyde et Voyage avec un âne dans les Cévennes.
Charles Dickens (auteur)

Charles Dickens was an English novelist and social critic known for creating iconic fictional characters. He is considered one of the greatest Victorian-era novelists. His works, such as "A Christmas Carol," "Oliver Twist," and "Great Expectations," are frequently adapted and evoke images of early Victorian London. Dickens drew inspiration from his own experiences, including his father's imprisonment for debt. He began his career as a journalist and writer in his early twenties, and his unique style and humor quickly gained him fame. Dickens was also known for his philanthropy and advocacy for social issues. He made a trip to the United States and Canada in 1842 and expressed his condemnation of slavery. Dickens's novels often depicted the struggles of the poor and disadvantaged, challenging societal norms and advocating for change. Despite some criticism of his sentimentality, Dickens's popularity remained strong, and he is regarded as one of the greatest British novelists. He left a lasting legacy, with museums and festivals dedicated to his life and works.
Virginia Woolf (auteur)

Virginia Woolf, née Adeline Virginia Alexandra Stephen le 25 janvier 1882 à Londres et morte le 28 mars 1941 à Rodmell, est une autrice et femme de lettres britannique. Elle est l'un des principaux écrivains modernistes du XXe
William Makepeace Thackeray (auteur)

William Thackeray, né à Calcutta en 1811, est élevé en Angleterre dans les règles aristocratiques, mais des revers de fortune le contraignent bientôt à gagner sa vie. Journaliste à Paris puis à Londres, il oublie une série d'articles sur les snobs anglais dans la revue Punch, qui le rend célèbre et lui donne l'inspiration de son roman fleuve, La Foire aux vanités (1847). Le jumeau britannique de Balzac, il est également l'auteur des Mémoires de Barry Lyndon (1844), adapté au cinéma par Stanley Kubrick. Sa fine observation des mœurs de son époque et sa peinture de la société georgienne, puis victorienne, feront le succès de sa littérature. Il meurt prématurément, à la veille de Noël 1863.