Dicken's third novel, published in 1839, is a brilliant and vivid melodrama of honest youth triumphing over vice and injustice. Bursting with energy and populated by a whole world of inimitable and memorable characters - including especially the theatrical troupe with whom Nicholas performs - the book is both a griping story and a series of magnificent scenes. It is also indignant protest against cruelty and oppression, most memorably encapsulated in Dickens's powerful portrayal of Mr Squeers and his wicked boarding school - a passage which was to be instrumental in helping to reform the Victorian education system. The novel has been adapted for television stage and screen.
By:
Charles Dickens Introduction by:
John Carey Imprint: Everyman Hardcovers Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: New edition Volume: 159 Dimensions:
Height: 208mm,
Width: 126mm,
Spine: 46mm
Weight: 860g ISBN:9781857151596 ISBN 10: 1857151593 Series:Everyman's Library CLASSICS Pages: 894 Publication Date:26 November 1993 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
