Charles Dickens: David Copperfield/ Great Expectations
Author | : Nicolas Tredell |
Publisher | : Red Globe Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013-07-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 1137283246 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781137283245 |
Rating | : 4/5 (245 Downloads) |
Download or read book Charles Dickens: David Copperfield/ Great Expectations written by Nicolas Tredell and published by Red Globe Press. This book was released on 2013-07-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Copperfield and Great Expectations are among Charles Dickens's most famous novels. In both books, the hero tells the vivid and absorbing tale of his education by life, presents a rich range of characters and scenes, and tackles profound moral, social and psychological themes. Part I of this essential study: - Provides lucid and penetrating analyses of key passages - Discusses the crucial topics of patriarchy, class, obsession, eccentricity, death, breakdown and recovery - Summarizes the methods of analysis and offers suggestions for further work Part II supplies key background material, including: - An account of Dickens's life and works - A survey of historical, cultural and literary contexts - Samples of significant criticism Also featuring a valuable Further Reading section, this volume provides readers with the critical and analytical skills which will enable them to enjoy and explore both novels for themselves.