Paul Schlicke Knihy

Charles Dickens emerges as a vibrant character in his own right, embodying the theatrical zeal and complexity of his renowned protagonists. His life and passions intertwine with his literary creations, making him a larger-than-life figure in the literary world. While his novels like Oliver Twist and Great Expectations are celebrated classics, the lesser-known aspects of Dickens’ persona reveal an artist deeply engaged with his craft and the societal issues of his time. This exploration offers a unique perspective on the man behind the iconic stories.

Imagined by one of the world's foremost Dickens scholars, this fictionalised conversation presents the essential biography of Britain's most beloved novelist.

Depicts the joyless existences of the citizens of the imaginary mid-Victorian city of Coketown, whose workers toil endlessly for factory owner Josiah Bounderby, and whose students drudge for utilitarian educator Thomas Gradgrind

First published in 1985. Dickens was a vigorous champion of the right of all men and women to carefree amusements and dedicated himself to the creation of imaginative pleasure. This book represents the first extended study of this vital aspect of Dickens¿ life and work, exploring how he channelled his love of entertainment into his artistry. This study offers a challenging reassessment of Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop and Hard Times. It shows the importance of entertainment to Dickens¿ journalism and presents an illuminating perspective on the public readings which dominated the last twelve years of his life. This book will be of interest to students of literature.