Bøger af Charles Dickens

Fra i molti articoli che Dickens pubblicò, fra il 1850 e il 1867, "La polizia segreta" è senz’altro il più curioso. Accantonando per un momento Londra, coi suoi sobborghi malfamati e i suoi detective ligi alla giustizia, Dickens ci trasporta nella Napoli di metà Ottocento, al crepuscolo del regime borbonico. Qui, con esplicita riprovazione dello stesso autore, vige un controllo spietato sulla popolazione da parte della temibile polizia segreta. I napoletani, costretti loro malgrado a piegarsi alle maglie opprimenti del potere, si ritrovano a dover fare la spia sui propri stessi parenti, sui vicini di casa, sugli amici... Con la sua allarmata denuncia, Dickens ci offre il quadro vivido di una Napoli remota, ma anche l’eco di un’Italia di intrighi e di vendette, come quella magistralmente descritta da Stendhal nelle sue "Cronache italiane" (1855).Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) nasce a Portsmouth, figlio di un modesto impiegato della Marina Britannica. A causa dell’incarcerazione del padre (1824), è costretto, giovanissimo, a lavorare in una fabbrica di lucido da scarpe. Scampato a questa dura esperienza, nel 1827 entra in uno studio legale, per poi affermarsi come stenografo e cronista. Esordisce nel 1836 con "Sketches by Boz" (una raccolta di impressioni urbane) e col romanzo satirico "Il circolo Pickwick", grazie al quale ottiene grandissima fama. Considerato il più sensibile narratore dell’Età Vittoriana, è autore di molti romanzi a sfondo sociale. Fra i suoi capolavori più noti, si possono citare "Oliver Twist", "Tempi difficili", "David Copperfield" e "Cantico di Natale", oggetto di innumerevoli riadattamenti per il cinema, l’animazione e il fumetto.

Charles Dickens, oltre ad essere stato un grande romanziere, è stato anche l’attento testimone dell’avvento della polizia moderna. Risale al 1842, infatti, la nascita della prima sezione investigativa della London’s Metropolitan Police. In questo scenario, di fronte ai rischi della vita notturna, Dickens ha iniziato ad interessarsi alla vita degli agenti, stringendo amicizia con molti personaggi attivi nel settore. Fra questi, il detective Charles Frederick Field (1805-1874) è stato senz’altro il più emblematico: attraverso le sue bizzarre avventure – tutte vere – possiamo infatti immergerci nella quotidianità di un investigatore londinese di metà Ottocento, scoprendo, insieme a Dickens e alla sua pungente ironia, il lato romanzesco di un’esistenza irta di pericoli...Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) nasce a Portsmouth, figlio di un modesto impiegato della Marina Britannica. A causa dell’incarcerazione del padre (1824), è costretto, giovanissimo, a lavorare in una fabbrica di lucido da scarpe. Scampato a questa dura esperienza, nel 1827 entra in uno studio legale, per poi affermarsi come stenografo e cronista. Esordisce nel 1836 con "Sketches by Boz" (una raccolta di impressioni urbane) e col romanzo satirico "Il circolo Pickwick", grazie al quale ottiene grandissima fama. Considerato il più sensibile narratore dell’Età Vittoriana, è autore di molti romanzi a sfondo sociale. Fra i suoi capolavori più noti, si possono citare "Oliver Twist", "Tempi difficili", "David Copperfield" e "Cantico di Natale", oggetto di innumerevoli riadattamenti per il cinema, l’animazione e il fumetto.

Ispirandosi alla vicenda già narrata in "Thomas Griffiths Wainewright ovvero, Janus Weathercock, l'avvelenatore", Dickens ci porta a contatto con la spietata realtà di una mente criminale, raccontandoci l’episodio di un agente assicurativo intento ad aiutare un altro personaggio – dai contorni misteriosi – a salvare la ragazza che ama dalle grinfie di un truffatore. Pubblicato originariamente sotto forma di articolo, il resoconto mette in luce gli aspetti più inquietanti dell’Inghilterra vittoriana. Con l’indole del giornalista e l’inventiva dello scrittore, Dickens mette così insieme le tessere di un mosaico, che può sia intrattenere con la forte impronta narrativa, sia trasmettere la memoria storica di un mondo a noi remoto, reso accessibile proprio dalla sua brillante penna.Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) nasce a Portsmouth, figlio di un modesto impiegato della Marina Britannica. A causa dell’incarcerazione del padre (1824), è costretto, giovanissimo, a lavorare in una fabbrica di lucido da scarpe. Scampato a questa dura esperienza, nel 1827 entra in uno studio legale, per poi affermarsi come stenografo e cronista. Esordisce nel 1836 con "Sketches by Boz" (una raccolta di impressioni urbane) e col romanzo satirico "Il circolo Pickwick", grazie al quale ottiene grandissima fama. Considerato il più sensibile narratore dell’Età Vittoriana, è autore di molti romanzi a sfondo sociale. Fra i suoi capolavori più noti, si possono citare "Oliver Twist", "Tempi difficili", "David Copperfield" e "Cantico di Natale", oggetto di innumerevoli riadattamenti per il cinema, l’animazione e il fumetto.

Ecco a voi un brillante resoconto fatto da Charles Dickens sul controverso personaggio di Thomas Griffiths Wainewright, pittore londinese noto a tutti per la sua vita dissoluta... Wainewright – il cui spirito da dandy verrà descritto anche da altri grandi scrittori, come Oscar Wilde – è il protagonista di un caso giudiziario eclatante, consumatosi negli anni ’30 dell’Ottocento. Accusato di aver avvelenato la cognata, la suocera e uno zio, verrà incarcerato solo in seguito ad un’accusa di frode bancaria (per la quale sarà deportato nella colonia penale di Hobart, in Tasmania). Dickens ci offre una visione a tutto tondo di tale personaggio, divenuto quasi leggendario, se non altro grazie alle molte voci, non proprio lusinghiere, sul proprio conto. Come ad esempio quella secondo cui, nell’anello che portava al dito, avesse uno speciale comparto per la stricnina...Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) nasce a Portsmouth, figlio di un modesto impiegato della Marina Britannica. A causa dell’incarcerazione del padre (1824), è costretto, giovanissimo, a lavorare in una fabbrica di lucido da scarpe. Scampato a questa dura esperienza, nel 1827 entra in uno studio legale, per poi affermarsi come stenografo e cronista. Esordisce nel 1836 con "Sketches by Boz" (una raccolta di impressioni urbane) e col romanzo satirico "Il circolo Pickwick", grazie al quale ottiene grandissima fama. Considerato il più sensibile narratore dell’Età Vittoriana, è autore di molti romanzi a sfondo sociale. Fra i suoi capolavori più noti, si possono citare "Oliver Twist", "Tempi difficili", "David Copperfield" e "Cantico di Natale", oggetto di innumerevoli riadattamenti per il cinema, l’animazione e il fumetto.

Nel 1850, appena otto anni dopo la creazione del Detective Branch di Londra, Charles Dickens dedica vari articoli al tema dell’indagine poliziesca, pubblicandoli sulle riviste Householde Words e All the Year Round (di cui è direttore). Le tecniche di investigazione dell’epoca, ancora relativamente nuove, rivelano in "Giù con la marea" una raffinatezza che dimostra l’estrema modernità della Scotland Yard del tempo. Dickens ci racconta di una nottata trascorsa in prima persona su un’imbarcazione della polizia fluviale, descrivendone i metodi con grande rigore giornalistico. Al centro del racconto c’è l’incontro con il casellante di Waterloo Bridge, un uomo con molte cose da raccontare...Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) nasce a Portsmouth, figlio di un modesto impiegato della Marina Britannica. A causa dell’incarcerazione del padre (1824), è costretto, giovanissimo, a lavorare in una fabbrica di lucido da scarpe. Scampato a questa dura esperienza, nel 1827 entra in uno studio legale, per poi affermarsi come stenografo e cronista. Esordisce nel 1836 con "Sketches by Boz" (una raccolta di impressioni urbane) e col romanzo satirico "Il circolo Pickwick", grazie al quale ottiene grandissima fama. Considerato il più sensibile narratore dell’Età Vittoriana, è autore di molti romanzi a sfondo sociale. Fra i suoi capolavori più noti, si possono citare "Oliver Twist", "Tempi difficili", "David Copperfield" e "Cantico di Natale", oggetto di innumerevoli riadattamenti per il cinema, l’animazione e il fumetto.

When you think of Charles Dickens’ ghost stories, you may first think of ‘A Christmas Carol’ and the ghosts that visit Scrooge. However, ‘The Trail for Murder’ is perhaps Dickens’ second best-known ghost tale. Written in 1865, ‘The Trial for Murder’ is a short story in which the ghost of a murder victim materialises to the foreman of the jury at his own murder trial. In this supernatural horror story, the ghost harasses the jurors and witnesses to ensure that his murderer is found guilty. While ‘The Trial for Murder' might not be considered scary by our modern-day standards it was one of the first ghost stories widely published and is a great read for fans of films like ‘The Sixth Sense’.Regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens is best known for creating some of the world’s best known fictional characters who feature in his most popular novels, including The Artful Dodger in 'Oliver Twist’, Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’, and Miss Havisham in ‘Great Expectations’. Dickens’ timeless novels and short stories are still widely read today and many have been adapted into countless TV programmes and films including the Academy Award-winning musical ‘Oliver’, and 'A Christmas Carol' which well known worldwide and is a huge favourite movie for families to watch together at Christmas time.

Tytułowe opowiadanie zbioru mówi o czterech siostrach Willises, które w swojej społeczności, po wielu latach samotnego życia, uchodzą za stare panny. Tymczasem wieść niesie, że każda z nich niedawno wyszła za mąż! W oficjalnej ceremonii pan Robinson poślubił jedną dziewczynę z tego domu - ale co z pozostałymi? Ponieważ styl życia sióstr w ogóle się nie zmienia, pytania zaczynają się mnożyć.W skład zbioru wchodzą ponadto następujące opowiadania: "Czarna Zasłona", "Msza Belzebuba", "Rzeka", "Szkoła Tańca", "Horacy Sparkins", "Senty-Menty", "Nasz Sąsiad" i "Śmierć Pijaka".Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - dziewiętnastowieczny angielski powieściopisarz, najwybitniejszy wówczas przedstawiciel powieści społeczno-obyczajowej. Czuły na niesprawiedliwość społeczną, precyzyjnie opisywał życie uboższych sfer i portretował ekscentryków w konwencji groteski i karykatury. Wywodził się z rodziny, która popadła w nędzę, bardzo wcześnie podjął pracę zarobkową w fabryce pasty do butów, uznanie w środowisku literackim zapewniła mu powieść "Klub Pickwicka".

‘Bardell v. Pickwick’ is an episode from Charles Dickens’ classic novel, ‘The Pickwick Papers’. Reminiscent of a John Grisham novel, this work by Charles Dickens is packed full of broken marriage promises, legal documents, clever police sergeants, and a trial by jury. Our hero is accused of breaching the promise of marriage and is taken to trial where the honourable Mr. Justice Stareleigh presides at the City of London courtroom. Is he innocent or will he be proven guilty? Let the trial begin in one of ‘The Pickwick Papers’ most popular episodes. So popular, in fact, it was often dramatized or read aloud as living room entertainment.Regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens is best known for creating some of the world’s best known fictional characters who feature in his most popular novels, including The Artful Dodger in 'Oliver Twist’, Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’, and Miss Havisham in ‘Great Expectations’. Dickens’ timeless novels and short stories are still widely read today and many have been adapted into countless TV programmes and films including the Academy Award-winning musical ‘Oliver’, and 'A Christmas Carol' which well known worldwide and is a huge favourite movie for families to watch together at Christmas time.

A spooky house full of ghosts, a brother and sister as odd as the house itself, bizarre sounds and goings-on in the dark of the night. Who would want to live here?John and his sister Patty, that's who. The siblings boldly decide to live in the old manor house situated close to a railroad stop mid-way between Northern England and London. The house is dark and dreary, cold and full of rats and, of course, haunted. They invite a group of friends to come and occupy the house for three months just to 'see what happens.' Will they all survive their time there?These brilliant slightly sinister tales by Charles Dickens and a few other authors are all very different but each has its element of strangeness.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a widely popular English author and social critic. Among his most famous novels are ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’. Dickens is best known for his depictions of poor Victorian living conditions and his unforgettable characters, some compassionate and others grotesquely malicious.Dickens’ timeless tales are still as celebrated today as when they were written, and his literary style is so influential that the term Dickensian was coined to describe the literature he inspired.Many of Dickens’ novels have been adapted for movies and television, including the Academy Award-winning musical ‘Oliver’. 'A Christmas Carol' is well known worldwide and is a huge favourite movie for families to watch together at Christmas time. The most famous movie was from Disney in 2009 starring Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman and Colin Firth.

,,Tajemnica Edwina Drooda" to bardzo mroczna, niedokończona powieść kryminalna Dickensa, na przestrzeni wieków pojawiło się wiele spekulacji dotyczących jej związków ze śmiercią pisarza. Głównym bohaterem jest tutaj młody architekt Edwin Drood, który zgodnie z obietnicą daną jeszcze w czasach dzieciństwa ma zostać mężem pięknej Rosie Bud. Para jest do siebie bardzo przywiązana, choć płomienne uczucie między nimi już dawno wygasło. Pewnego dnia Drood znika w tajemniczych okolicznościach i ginie wszelki ślad po nim. Czy ma to związek z jego osobliwą narzeczoną albo pobliską palarnią opium? Powieść doczekała się wielu interpretacji, alternatywnych zakończeń oraz rozwiązań zagadkowego zniknięcia młodego architekta. Jeśli gustujesz w mrocznych historiach z epoki wiktoriańskiej, na pewno będziesz pod wrażeniem tej pełnej teorii spiskowych i dwuznacznego erotyzmu lektury. Charles Dickens (ur. 7 lutego 1812 r. w Landport, zm. 9 czerwca 1870 r. w Gadshill) - angielski pisarz i dziennikarz, najwybitniejszy przedstawiciel powieści społeczno-obyczajowej z drugiej połowy XIX w. Jego ojca w 1824 r. skazano za długi na więzienie, więc Charles wcześnie podjął pracę zarobkową - najpierw w fabryce pasty do butów, potem jako urzędnik sądowyi dziennikarz. W 1836 r. zadebiutował powieścią pt. ,,Klub Pickwicka", która obok dzieł takich jak ,,Oliwer Twist", ,,Dawid Coperfield", ,,Wielkie nadzieje", czy nowel ,,Opowieść wigilijna" przyniosła mu wielką popularność wśród czytelników. Twórczość Dickensa spełniała rolę ,,sumienia narodu", pisarz portretował życie ubogich oraz bezduszność urzędników i instytucji publicznych wobec ludzkiego cierpienia. W 1836 r. ożenił się z Catherine Hogarth, jego małżeństwo z nią nie było szczęśliwe, ale para doczekała się dziesięciorga dzieci.

"He would make a lovely corpse."Martin Chuzzlewit is an old rich man with a handful of relatives just waiting for him to die so they can inherit his money. But old Chuzzlewit has no intention of kicking the bucket anytime soon. He’s been raising an orphan girl to take care of him for as long as he lives. And to ensure she’ll do a good job he’s made it clear that she’ll only be cared for while he lives. But one day his grandson comes around and turns his plans upside down.Brilliant, comedic and quite offensive to Americans, it’s no wonder that The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit was Dickens personal favourite of his novels.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. Much of his writing first appeared in small instalments in magazines and was widely popular. Among his most famous novels are Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861).

We hear it all the time - Charles Dickens invented what we think of as a traditional Christmas. In this collection of short stories, he proves this fact. Vivid images of plum puddings, snow-blanketed villages, and inviting shop windows will effortlessly spark your Christmas spirit. A collection of classic tales from the greatest Christmas storyteller of all time, this is perfect for all Christmas fanatics, no matter your age!Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author and journalist. One of the most important figures in the Victorian literary circles, he is famed for his ability to create a vivid image and creating captivating characters, inspired by his own time on the streets of London. He wrote 15 novels, one of the most notable of which is 'Oliver Twist' which has been adapted to both the screen and the stage multiple times. His classical approach to storytelling is perfect for those who enjoyed Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn'.

Nowela kwalifikowana do zbioru słynnych "Opowieści wigilijnych" Charlesa Dickensa. Za oknem zima, trzaskający mróz i śnieżne zaspy, zaś w skromnym mieszkaniu, za sprawą rozpalonego kominka, jest ciepło i przytulnie. To tu zadomowił się świerszcz, który strzeże ogniska domowego. Obserwuje ukradkiem mieszkańców i daje im mądre rady, pełne pocieszenia i nadziei. A trzeba przyznać, że mieszkańcom nie jest lekko. W małżeństwie młodziutkiej pani Peerybingle i jej dużo starszego męża pojawiły się problemy, zaś Kaleb Plummer i jego niewidoma córka Breta pracują w wytwórni zabawek u bezwzględnego Tackeltona.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - dziewiętnastowieczny angielski powieściopisarz, najwybitniejszy wówczas przedstawiciel powieści społeczno-obyczajowej. Czuły na niesprawiedliwość społeczną, precyzyjnie opisywał życie uboższych sfer i portretował ekscentryków w konwencji groteski i karykatury. Wywodził się z rodziny, która popadła w nędzę, bardzo wcześnie podjął pracę zarobkową w fabryce pasty do butów, uznanie w środowisku literackim zapewniła mu powieść "Klub Pickwicka".

"The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain" is one of Dickens’ Christmas-time novellas, written in the vein of his most popular one, "A Christmas Carol". Professor Redlaw is brooding over his past misery and mistakes, when he is suddenly visited by a ghostly apparition. The spectre comes with a bargain – the professor can be free from his past anguish, but there is a heavy price to be paid. What starts as a festive tale about the spirit of Christmas and joyous celebrations, turns into an exploration of the dark niches of the mind. A psychological warning to all people who are haunted by their past wrongdoings or memories, the novella is also a valuable lesson – it is better to forgive than forget. A five-star recommendation.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. Much of his writing first appeared in small instalments in magazines and was widely popular. Among his most famous novels are Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861).

"We count by changes and events within us. Not by years." Set in a small village, which stands on the site of a historic skirmish, "The Battle of Life" follows the romantic trials and tribulations of two sisters, Grace and Marion. All the while, they are harangued by their father, Dr Jeddler, who seems to treat life as a joke. With love triangles, false elopements and noble sacrifices, this novella explores the idea that each person must face their own, personal battle and decide whether to resolve it with or without incurring casualties. Despite the themes, this love story is peppered with humour and optimism.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. He is the author of 15 novels, five novellas, and hundreds of short stories. Among his most famous works are 'Oliver Twist' (1839), 'A Christmas Carol' (1843), and 'Great Expectations' (1861). Several of his books have been adapted for film, with characters such as Jacob Marley in 'A Christmas Carol' played by Alec Guinness.

"The good old times, the good old times ... what times they were!" Set during the Christmas period, ‘The Chimes’ is an affecting examination of social structure, hypocrisy, and emotional poverty. The central figure, Trotty Veck, is gradually losing his faith in humanity. However, the church bells and a horde of goblins may have the answer to his melancholy. Written in four parts, ‘The Chimes’ sees Dickens dissect the smug attitudes of the wealthy and the bleak fortunes of the poor while focusing on the good that is in everyone.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. He is the author of 15 novels, five novellas, and hundreds of short stories. Among his most famous works are 'Oliver Twist' (1839), 'A Christmas Carol' (1843), and 'Great Expectations' (1861). Several of his books have been adapted for film, with characters such as Jacob Marley in 'A Christmas Carol' played by Alec Guinness.

"Bleak House" is a long and complex novel by Dickens, exploring the machinations of the English legal system. At the centre of its narrative stands the "Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce" lawsuit, and all the characters are drawn to it like moths to a flame. An obvious and satirical attack on the judicial system, the novel is also a tragic human story about family issues, romance, betrayals, and secrets. It is a novel drowned in fog and hopelessness, where people’s sin-ridden souls wade in mud-covered streets. A five-star recommendation for fans of Dickens.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. Much of his writing first appeared in small instalments in magazines and was widely popular. Among his most famous novels are Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861).

Eletaan 1800-lukua Englannissa. Samuel Pickwick on iakas herrasmies, jolla on turhan paljon aikaa. Mutta mita ylimaaraisella ajalla voisi oikein tehda? Kun herra Pickwick paattaa lahtea seikkailemaan ympari Englantia, syntyy hanen nimeaan kantava Pickwick-kerho. Kerhoon kuuluvat runoilija Augustus Snodgrass, romantiikkaan taipuvainen Tracy Tupman, nuori Nathaniel Winkle ja myohemmin myos Samuel Pickwickin palvelija Sam Weller. Vaan mita miesporukan seikkailuista mahtaa oikein tulla? Onhan konkkaronkka hieman viinaan menevaa sorttia... Kun seurue matkustaa kohti majataloa toisensa jalkeen, luvassa on takuulla vaarinkasityksia - huumoria unohtamatta!*Pickwick-kerhon jalkeenjaaneet paperit on rakastetun Charles Dickensin esikoisromaani, joka naurattaa takuulla.Kun Pickwick-kerho matkustaa ympari Englantia, luvassa on vaarinkasityksia ja kommelluksia oikein olan takaa! Dickensin esikoisromaani on kestanyt aikaa - kerhon edesottamukset kutittelevat nauruhermoja myos 2000-luvulla.

Pickwick-kerho on vallaton miesten kerho, joka seikkailee ympari Englantia. Varakas herra Pickwick on antanut kerholle nimensa. Lisaksi mukana ovat runoilija Augustus Snodgrass, romantiikkaan taipuvainen Tracy Tupman, nuori Nathaniel Winkle seka herra Pickwickin palvelija Sam Weller.Talla kertaa Pickwick-kerho on jalleen keskella unohtumattomia seikkailuja. Mita tapahtuu, kun herra Pickwick kohtaa aamiaisella kaksi laaketieteen opiskelijaa? Onko ruokarauha mennytta, kun opiskelijat intoutuvat puhumaan ruumiiden leikkelysta kuin mista tahansa tyosta? Enta miksi nuhjuisesti pukeutunut oikeudenvalvoja saapuu pidattamaan nukkuvaa herra Pickwickia? Mihin hyvantuulinen herra Pickwick on voinut oikein syyllistya?Tama on kirjan Pickwick-kerhon jalkeenjaaneet paperit toinen osa.Kun Pickwick-kerho matkustaa ympari Englantia, luvassa on vaarinkasityksia ja kommelluksia oikein olan takaa! Dickensin esikoisromaani on kestanyt aikaa - kerhon edesottamukset kutittelevat nauruhermoja myos 2000-luvulla.

'Dombey and Son' follows Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of a shipping firm who is frustrated by his lack of a male heir. His disappointment and frustration triggers his own financial and personal downfall as he spurns the love and support of those around him. It is a brilliant character study as this complex and interesting character comes to grips with his own personal failings. The tragedy in this story comes from Paul's inability to reconcile himself with the world around him, refusing to accept his circumstances until his life takes a devastating turn. Dickens weaves a captivating plot in this melancholic tale, sprinkled with his trademark satire and wit, it is a brilliant and engaging read, perfect for anyone who loves to immerse themselves in world of stark reality. -

It is the year 1800 and a young medical practitioner has opened his own surgery. Scalpel in hand, he eagerly awaits his first patient. Yet no one comes. Late one night a tall woman dressed all in black mourning attire, a veil covering her face, steps into his practice. The woman does not say a word. Dickens creates a palpable atmosphere with the inclement weather, the mourning clothes and the woman’s chilling request.In true Dickens style, The Black Veil is a Gothic thriller that is sympathetic, mysterious and has a twist you never saw coming.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. He achieved wide spread popularity and success during his lifetime , and is recognised as a literary genius to this day. He created some of the world’s best fictional characters and is regarded as the best writer of the Victorian era. His writing has inspired its own literary theme and genre with works today being described as ‘Dickensian’ thanks to his contribution to writing. His most famous novels include Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861), all of which have been adapted to majorly successful and beloved film adaptations.

Krotka powiesc kwalifikowana do zbioru slynnych "e;Opowiesci wigilijnych"e; Charlesa Dickensa. Zimowy wieczor w dziewietnastowiecznym Londynie, siarczysty mroz w noc sylwestrowa. W tej mrocznej i srogiej scenerii Tobiasz Veck - poslaniec do wynajecia zwany poblazliwie Truchtkiem - szwenda sie ze swoja nastoletnia corka Malgorzata. Tuz przed nastaniem Nowego Roku rozbrzmiewa tajemniczy dzwiek dzwonow. Idealna lektura dla milosnikow opowiesci realistycznych z nutka magii. -

Kolejna mistrzowska satyra autora na brytyjskie spoleczenstwo przelomu wiekow i mieszczanska mentalnosc. Tym razem zagladamy pod dach domu rodzinnego, gdzie wladze sprawuje egoistyczny ojciec Dombi. Mezczyzna prowadzi dobrze prosperujaca firme zeglugowa i jest piekielnie sfrustrowany brakiem syna, ktory moglby zostac jego nastepca. W swojej zacieklosci komplikuje relacje rodzinne, pozostaje nieczuly na milosc corki. W tle szerszy pejzaz koniunkturalnych relacji towarzyskich i bezwzglednych stosunkow kupieckich. Na motywach powiesci w 1964 r. zrealizowano brytyjski serial "e;Dombey and Son"e;. -

Powiesc posiada opinie szczytowego osiagniecia Charlesa Dickensa. Dzieki nowatorskiej jak na owe czasy podwojnej narracji historie poznajemy z perspektywy Esther Summerson - niepewnej siebie sieroty, oraz wynioslej i bajecznie bogatej Lady Dedlock. Losy kobiet przecinaja sie, gdy obie biora udzial w sadowym procesie spadkowym. Sprawa ciagnie sie latami, komplikuje zycia kolejnych osob, a na horyzoncie nie pojawia sie zaden final. Tylko adwokaci i sedziowie zacieraja rece. -

Paryż i Londyn od 1775 roku do wybuchu rewolucji francuskiej. Łucja Manette przybywa z Anglii do Francji, aby uwolnić ojca, którego niesprawiedliwie uwięziono w Bastylii. Doktor Manette był świadkiem morderstwa, jakiego rodzina markiza St. Évremonde'a dokonała na ubogich krewnych. Zwolniony z więzienia staruszek wraca z córką do Londynu. Łucja wychodzi za Karola Darnaya, który jest spokrewniony z rodziną St. Évremonde. Widząc niegodziwość swojego otoczenia i całej paryskiej arystokracji, mężczyzna porzuca Francję. Niebawem będzie zmuszony tam jednak wrócić, gdyż pojmany zostaje jego dawny sługa. Szlachetny mężczyzna spieszy mu na ratunek, a rodzina wykorzystuje okazję, by zemścić się na krytycznie usposobionym krewnym. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - dziewiętnastowieczny angielski powieściopisarz, najwybitniejszy wówczas przedstawiciel powieści społeczno-obyczajowej. Czuły na niesprawiedliwość społeczną, precyzyjnie opisywał życie uboższych sfer i portretował ekscentryków w konwencji groteski i karykatury. Wywodził się z rodziny, która popadła w nędzę, bardzo wcześnie podjął pracę zarobkową w fabryce pasty do butów, uznanie w środowisku literackim zapewniła mu powieść "Klub Pickwicka".

'Barnaby Rudge' is a historical novel by Charles Dickens, depicting the anti-Catholic Gordon Riots of 1780 in England. It is a novel in which danger lurks around every corner, as the titular character and his mother venture across England to evade a mystery man that is haunting them. After arriving in London, the protagonists are swept up in the vortex of violence surrounding them as Barnaby is mistakenly captured by a group of soldiers and must escape before he is sentenced to death. 'Barnaby Rudge' is not simply a recollection of the riots but a sprawling story about lovers torn apart by their families and unsolved murders. Dickens' celebrated social criticism is portrayed in this novel as the urban decay in the London slums fosters 'the very scum and refuse' that return as a violent mob to destroy it. A terrifying addition to Dickens' collection, 'Barnaby Rudge' is recommended for fans of Dickens and Shakespeare.-

'David Copperfield' features Dickens' most popular protagonist and is often described as the author's masterpiece. The novel follows the life of the titular hero, who battles hardship and villainous characters as he attempts to achieve his dreams of becoming an author and finding true love. It is a panoramic novel, as Copperfield embarks on a marvellous journey across England and Europe, encountering many memorable characters and humorous situations along the way. Dickens drew from his own life experiences to create a deeply personal and poignant novel that has been embraced and adored by readers around the globe for generations. 'David Copperfield' expertly blends comedy and tragedy, creating an entertaining and compelling story that is suitable for readers of all ages and preferences. This classic novel was adapted by the creator of 'Veep' into the critically acclaimed movie 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' starring Academy Award-nominated actor Dev Patel in 2019.-

Ein Meisterwerk der viktorianischen Literatur: Charles Dickens erzählt in diesem Bildungsroman die bewegte Geschichte des Waisenjungen Pip. Pip fristet sein Dasein in Armut, bevor eine Reihe folgenreicher Begegnungen sein Leben von Grund auf verändert. Plötzlich scheint das Schicksal es gut mit ihm zu meinen: ein mysteriöser Wohltäter überlässt ihm anonym eine große Summe Geld. Pip reist nach London, um in der Hauptstadt des britischen Empire fortan das Leben eines „echten Gentlemans" zu führen. Doch je älter er wird, desto härter sind auch die Lektionen, die Pip lernen muss: über die Suche nach Identität, echte Freundschaft, und das Leben selbst.Der britische Schriftsteller Charles Dickens (1812–1870) zählt zu den bedeutendsten Autoren des 19. Jahrhunderts. Ab den 1830er-Jahren arbeitete er – teils unter dem Pseudonym Boz – als Journalist für verschiedene Zeitungen, begann jedoch bald, auch Fortsetzungsromane zu veröffentlichen. Darin behandelte Dickens oft soziale Probleme und Fragestellungen seiner Zeit. Zu seinen wichtigsten Werken, die bis heute immer wieder neu adaptiert werden, zählen die Romane „Oliver Twist" und „David Copperfield" sowie die Erzählung „Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte".

‘The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby’ is a sprawling adventure that follows young Nicholas’ journey across England to defend his family’s honour and regain their lost fortune. After the death of Nicholas’ father, the Nickleby family is on the brink of collapse, and they must rely on their treacherous uncle Ralph to survive. Nicholas is sent to work at a Yorkshire school but quickly learns that it is run by belligerent ghouls. After a violent confrontation, Nicholas and his friend Smike flee the school and embark on a marvellous misadventure to rescue Nicholas’ family and find love. While remaining true to Dickens’ celebrated social criticism, this novel also portrays the author’s incredible comedic abilities as the protagonists find themselves in many accidentally absurd situations. ‘The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby’ is a drama teeming with humour, romance, revenge, and murder. The story’s narrative scope and memorable cast of characters make it the perfect read for fans of Shakespeare, and it was adapted into a film starring Anne Hathaway and Charlie Hunnam in 2002.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a widely popular English author and social critic. Among his most famous novels are ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’. Dickens is best known for his depictions of poor Victorian living conditions and his unforgettable characters, some compassionate and others grotesquely malicious. Dickens’ timeless tales are still as celebrated today as when they were written, and his literary style is so influential that the term Dickensian was coined to describe the literature he inspired. Many of Dickens’ novels have been adapted for movies and television, including the Academy Award-winning musical ‘Oliver’.

‘The Old Curiosity Shop’ is one of Charles Dickens’ most beloved novels about a poor orphan girl, Nell, and her caring grandfather. In an attempt to improve Nell’s life, her grandfather accepts a loan from the cruel and conniving landlord, Quilp, and begins gambling but this only worsens their fortune. After issues with the police, Nell and her grandfather set out on a grand adventure and meet many of Dickens’ most memorable characters as Nell’s health deteriorates. ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’ is an incredible drama involving love, betrayal, and death that blends the fantastical nature of Nell’s journey with Dickens’ realistic criticism of living conditions in Victorian slums. The story caused mania at the time as Little Nell captured the hearts of readers around the globe including Queen Victoria. Nell and her grandfather have captivated audiences for generations in this timeless story that is equally as heart-warming as it is heart-breaking, and it is recommended for readers of all ages.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a widely popular English author and social critic. Among his most famous novels are ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’. Dickens is best known for his depictions of poor Victorian living conditions and his unforgettable characters, some compassionate and others grotesquely malicious. Dickens’ timeless tales are still as celebrated today as when they were written, and his literary style is so influential that the term Dickensian was coined to describe the literature he inspired. Many of Dickens’ novels have been adapted for movies and television, including the Academy Award-winning musical ‘Oliver’.