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Dickensian classics; humanity painted in Victorian hues.
If you have a penchant for classics that paint a vivid picture of Victorian society, this volume of Dickens' works is a literary buffet you won't want to miss. Dive into 'Nicholas Nickleby' for an adventurous journey, 'Hard Times' for a critical look at industrialism's impact, and 'A Christmas Carol' for a timeless tale of redemption. Each story is rich with characters that leap off the page and into the heart, making them as beloved now as they were in Dickens' own time.
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ISBN: 9780753728161
Authors:
Charles Dickens
Publisher: OCTOPUSPUBGROUP
Date of Publication: 2014-07-28
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 5.0
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Dickensian classics; humanity painted in Victorian hues.
If you have a penchant for classics that paint a vivid picture of Victorian society, this volume of Dickens' works is a literary buffet you won't want to miss. Dive into 'Nicholas Nickleby' for an adventurous journey, 'Hard Times' for a critical look at industrialism's impact, and 'A Christmas Carol' for a timeless tale of redemption. Each story is rich with characters that leap off the page and into the heart, making them as beloved now as they were in Dickens' own time.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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