Résumé
Roman de l'enfance et de l'adolescence, histoire d'une éducation, aventure psychologique et morale de portée universelle, Les Grandes Espérances, avant-dernière œuvre achevée de Dickens, surprend par sa fraîcheur, le renouvellement constant de l'invention, le comique. Le héros-narrateur, Pip, passe de l'enfance dans un village, où il est apprenti-forgeron, à une adolescence fastueuse et dissipée à Londres. Les moments pathétiques alternent avec les instants cocasses. L'histoire du forçat enrichi et condamné à mort est digne de Victor Hugo. La présence des rêves, ou de certaines scènes fantastiques, comme la vue soudaine des gibets à l'entrée de la ville, donne au roman sa dimension poétique.
Auteur
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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) : Charles Dickens
Caractéristiques
Editeur : Editions Gallimard
Auteur(s) : Charles Dickens
Publication : 31 août 2018
Support(s) : Livre numérique eBook [ePub]
Protection(s) : DRM Adobe (ePub)
Taille(s) : 768 ko (ePub)
Code(s) CLIL : 3436, 3444
EAN13 Livre numérique eBook [ePub] : 9782072820373
EAN13 (papier) : 9782070388301
