Author: Stendhal Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1425049818 Category : Languages : en Pages : 426
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"The Red and the Black," is a reflective novel about the rise of poor, intellectually gifted people to High Society. Set in 19th century France it portrays the era after the exile of Napoleon to St. Helena. The influential, sharp epigrams in striking prose, leave reader almost as intrigued by the author's talent as the surprising twists that occur in the arduous love life.
Author: George Eliot Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1425050263 Category : Languages : en Pages : 350
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"The Mill on the Floss" is one of Eliot's best written novels. The novel is highly concerned with a morality that should function among all people. Eliot fights against the influence of class, money, gender, and even handicap, repeatedly showing that being a good person is independent of these things. A true classic!
Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 142504719X Category : Languages : en Pages : 462
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A classic novel based on Dickens' personal experiences, it delineates the sufferings and sentiments of orphans and abandoned children through the outstandingly portrayed character of David. The novel shows Dickens incredible knack of uniting humor with pathos. The story ponders on the themes of self-exploitation, hypocrisy, sexual degradation, and fraud. Wondrously realistic masterpiece!
Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1425047556 Category : Languages : en Pages : 466
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The story centers on wealthy old Martin Chuzzlewit. His many relatives believe that he is at death's door, so they swarm about him like bees angling to get a piece of his fortune. The main theme of the novel is selfishness, which is portrayed in a satirical fashion using all the members of the Chuzzlewit family.
Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1425047130 Category : Languages : en Pages : 306
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This is a widely read adventurous story of young Nicholas Nickleby. Dickens' contempt for injustice and poverty in Victorian England is palpable here. The book shimmers with Dickensian twists and turns. The characters are unforgettable and Dickens' commentary on social vices pricks the conscience. It is considered one of the finest works in 19th century literature. Enthralling!
Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1425033504 Category : Languages : en Pages : 370
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"The Tales of Two Cities" is the most popular and innovative effort of Dickens, set against the fierce upheaval of French Revolution. It propagates the theme of injustice, brutal aristocratic feudal system, social mayhem, resignation that leads to rejuvenation of spirits. The characters are true to nature and the story keeps the reader engrossed till the end.
Author: Louisa May Alcott Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 142504915X Category : Languages : en Pages : 386
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"Little Women" is a momentous novel with autobiographical touches. It narrates the lives of four sisters in the backdrop of American Civil War. The novel contains allegorical concepts and places. All four girls are symbolic of flaws in characters. How they overcome these flaws makes the book interesting and charismatic. Fascinating!
Author: Charles Dickens Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1425047165 Category : Languages : en Pages : 290
Book Description
This is a widely read adventurous story of young Nicholas Nickleby. Dickens' contempt for injustice and poverty in Victorian England is palpable here. The book shimmers with Dickensian twists and turns. The characters are unforgettable and Dickens' commentary on social vices pricks the conscience. It is considered one of the finest works in 19th century literature. Enthralling!
Author: Stendhal
Author: George Eliot
Author: Charles Dickens
Author: Charles Dickens
Author: Charles Dickens
Author: Charles Dickens
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Author: Charles Dickens
Author: Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
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