Résumé
Un vieux misanthrope meurt après avoir fait fortune dans l’exploitation des décharges de Londres. L’héritage doit revenir à son fils, John Harmon, parti pour l’étranger quelques années auparavant. Mais voilà que l’on retrouve ses papiers d’identité sur un corps repêché dans la Tamise. La fortune échoit aux Boffin, fidèles domestiques du vieil avare, bientôt entourés d’une foule de charognards. Un jeune homme se présente alors, proposant de devenir leur secrétaire particulier. Dernier roman achevé de Dickens, L’Ami commun réunit toutes les facettes de son œuvre, mais durcit encore davantage sa charge contre la société industrielle : puisque c’est de l’ordure que vient l’or, la corruption des valeurs est bien inhérente au système. Au cœur du roman, la Tamise, qui charrie les cadavres entre les monticules d’ordures, déroule sous la brume sa sinueuse intrigue.
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 : 25 août 2022
Support(s) : Livre numérique eBook [PDF], Livre numérique eBook [ePub]
Protection(s) : DRM Adobe (PDF), DRM Adobe (ePub)
Taille(s) : 6,23 Mo (PDF), 2,17 Mo (ePub)
EAN13 Livre numérique eBook [PDF] : 9782072890741
EAN13 Livre numérique eBook [ePub] : 9782072890734
EAN13 (papier) : 9782072890710
