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Synopsis
Barnaby Rudge: A Tale Of The Riots Of �������Eighty is a historical novel written by the renowned English author, Charles Dickens. First published in 1841, the novel is set against the backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780, which were a series of anti-Catholic protests in London, England. The story revolves around the titular character, Barnaby Rudge, a simple-minded young man who lives with his mother in a small village outside of London. Barnaby is deeply affected by the riots and becomes involved with a group of rioters who are seeking to overthrow the government.Alongside Barnaby's story, the novel also follows the lives of other characters, including Gabriel Varden, a locksmith who becomes embroiled in the riots, and Edward Chester, a wealthy young man who is in love with Emma Haredale, the daughter of a man who was murdered during the riots.As the riots escalate, the lives of these characters become increasingly intertwined, and the novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal in the face of political upheaval.Barnaby Rudge is considered one of Dickens' lesser-known works, but it is still highly regarded for its vivid portrayal of the Gordon Riots and its complex characters. This 1901 edition includes illustrations by H.K. Browne, who was a frequent collaborator with Dickens.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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Arguably one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens is the author of such literary masterpieces as A Tale of Two Cities (1859), A Christmas Carol (1843), David Copperfield (1850), and The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1839), among many others. Dickens' s indelible characters and timeless stories continue to resonate with readers around the world more than 130 years after his death. Dickens was born in 1812 and died in 1870.
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