Barnaby Rudge: A Tale Of The Riots Of 'Eighty (1901) - Softcover

Dickens, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1120036194 ISBN 13: 9781120036193

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Barnaby Rudge: A Tale Of The Riots Of �������Eighty is a historical novel written by the renowned English author, Charles Dickens. The book was first published in 1841 and was later reissued in 1901. The story is set in London during the late 18th century and centers around the Gordon Riots of 1780, which were a series of violent protests and riots against the Catholic Relief Act of 1778.The book follows the life of Barnaby Rudge, a simple-minded young man who lives with his mother in a small village outside of London. Barnaby is a loyal and devoted son, but he is easily influenced by others and is often drawn into dangerous situations. His mother is overprotective of him and does everything in her power to shield him from the outside world.As the story unfolds, Barnaby becomes involved with a group of rioters who are protesting against the government's decision to grant more rights to Catholics. He is also befriended by a group of characters, including a young man named Edward Chester, who is seeking to clear his father's name, and a beautiful young woman named Emma Haredale, whose father was murdered during the riots.The book explores themes of loyalty, love, betrayal, and the struggle for justice in a society that is divided by class and religion. It is a gripping and suspenseful tale that offers a vivid portrayal of life in 18th century London, and the social and political tensions that led to the Gordon Riots. Barnaby Rudge is a classic work of literature that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers with its powerful storytelling and memorable characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Charles John Huffam Dickens lived from 7 February 1812 to 9 June 1870. He was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. During his life, his works enjoyed unprecedented fame, and by the twentieth century his literary genius was broadly acknowledged by critics and scholars. His novels and short stories continue to be widely popular. Dickens was regarded as the literary colossus of his age. His 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol, is one of the most influential works ever written, and it remains popular and continues to inspire adaptations in every artistic genre. Set in London and Paris, his 1859 novel, A Tale of Two Cities, is the best selling novel of all time. His creative genius has been praised by fellow writers—from Leo Tolstoy to George Orwell and G. K. Chesterton—for its realism, comedy, prose style, unique characterisations, and social criticism. On the other hand Oscar Wilde, Henry James and Virginia Woolf complained of a lack of psychological depth, loose writing, and a vein of saccharine sentimentalism. The term Dickensian is used to describe something that is reminiscent of Dickens and his writings, such as poor social conditions or comically repulsive characters.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1120036194
• ISBN 13: 9781120036193
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Cowper Max
• Number of pages: 518