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Barnaby Rudge: A Quick Read edition

A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty

de Quick Read (auteur), Charles Dickens (auteur)
Maison d'édition : Quick Read
avril 2024
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Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 23 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: about 1 hour "Barnaby Rudge" is a historical novel by Charles Dickens set during the Gordon Riots of 1780.

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Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 23 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: about 1 hour

"Barnaby Rudge" is a historical novel by Charles Dickens set during the Gordon Riots of 1780. The plot revolves around various characters, including Barnaby Rudge, an "innocent" with his pet raven, Grip, and their interactions with other individuals. The story involves love, betrayal, and the impact of historical events on the characters' lives. The novel was initially published in serial form and is considered one of Dickens's less popular works. It has been adapted into plays, films, and TV series. The character Grip, a raven, inspired Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem "The Raven." The story is rich in historical and literary allusions, and it explores themes of loyalty, manipulation, and the consequences of political unrest. The novel's adaptation into various forms of media attests to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.

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  • 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.

Auteur(s) : Quick Read, Charles Dickens

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Caractéristiques

Editeur : Quick Read

Auteur(s) : Quick Read, Charles Dickens

Publication : 23 avril 2024

Intérieur : Noir & blanc

Support(s) : Livre numérique eBook [ePub + Mobi/Kindle + WEB]

Contenu(s) : ePub, Mobi/Kindle, WEB

Protection(s) : Aucune (ePub), Aucune (Mobi/Kindle), DRM (WEB)

Taille(s) : 2,73 Mo (ePub), 5,89 Mo (Mobi/Kindle), 1 octet (WEB)

Langue(s) : Anglais

Code(s) CLIL : 3489, 3013, 3658

EAN13 Livre numérique eBook [ePub + Mobi/Kindle + WEB] : 9782385822644

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