Works : Bleak House
Overview
"Bleak House", part of the "Works" of Charles Dickens, is a complex and compelling novel that exemplifies Dickens' mastery of social commentary and intricate plotting. Set in the murky world of the English legal system, particularly the seemingly endless case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, the novel explores themes of inheritance, social injustice, and the corrosive effects of bureaucracy. Through a diverse cast of characters, from the idealistic Esther Summerson to the enigmatic Lady Dedlock, Dickens paints a vivid portrait of Victorian society, exposing its inequalities and hypocrisies. "Bleak House" remains a powerful and relevant work, celebrated for its unforgettable characters, its atmospheric descriptions of London, and its enduring critique of social ills.
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- ISBN-13: 9781248526088
- ISBN-10: 1248526082
- Publisher: Nabu Press
- Publish Date: April 2012
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 1.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.89 pounds
- Page Count: 622
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