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eBook: The majority of the poems in this collection ‘The Poems and Verses’ are a classic collection of poetic works by Charles Dickens. They are brought together in this anthology after appearing in Dickens\' other works, including ‘The Pickwick Papers’ and several plays that he wrote together with Wilkie Collins. 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 is well known worldwide and is a huge favourite movie for families to watch together at Christmas time.

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eBook: Charles Dickens\' \'The Lamplighter\' is a short story that will take the reader on a comical adventure bringing together the philosopher\'s stone, some fortune-telling stars, an eccentric astronomer, and all-in-all, some downright hilarious characters. In this novella, we meet Tom Grig, a lamplighter who ends up in the home of a strange astronomer. It seems \'the stars\' have decreed that Tom will marry the astronomer\'s beautiful niece and not only that - Grig is then to inherit the secret of the philosopher\'s stone, making him the richest man on earth. Happy days! There\'s just one problem though. The stars have also predicted Tom\'s imminent death, just two short months from now, which leads to other members of the household coming up with their own alternative theories and ideas resulting in laugh-out-loud consequences.

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eBook: 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.

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eBook: 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\'.

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eBook: \'The carpenter\'s daughter has won a name for herself, and deserved to win it.\' \"Contributions to \'All the Year Round\'\" by Charles Dickens is a collection of short stories originally published in \'All the Year Round\' - a weekly British literary journal which was founded and owned by Charles Dickens himself. Featuring titles such as \'The Poor Man and his Beer\', \'Five New Points of Criminal Law\', \'Leigh Hunt: A Remonstrance\', \'The Young Man from the Country\' and \'The Late Mr Stanfield\' among others. These tales were very popular amongst readers of the magazine and will be with any classics and Charles Dickens fan too.

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eBook: Charles Dickens is renowned as one of the best writers of the Victorian era, and his after-dinner speeches were very much in demand during his lifetime. Dickens spoke on public occasions as a literature representative, and in sympathy with humanitarian movements. He even delivered a speech at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London on Wednesday, 27th June 1855. On one occasion, Dickens became critical of the administrative costs of running a charity and certainly didn\'t hold back in saying so. \"I say openly, and plainly, that this fund is pompously and unnaturally administered at great expense, instead of being quietly administered at small expense.\" Can you imagine enjoying a meal in the 19th century and suddenly Charles Dickens stands up to deliver a speech?

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eBook: Charles Dickens\' ‘Children Stories’ is a collection of tales for kids from one of history’s finest storytellers. In this wonderful anthology, children are introduced to characters who also appear in Dickens’ adult fiction including; Tiny Tim from ‘A Christmas Carol’, Trotty Veck and his daughter Meg from ‘The Chimes’, Oliver Twist and Little David Copperfield among other entertaining characters that we already know and love. These stories are the perfect bedtime reading, with wonderful tales to read out loud. Children and adults alike will delight in hearing them. 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 is well known worldwide and is a huge favourite movie for families to watch together at Christmas time.

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eBook: Kdo by neznal Vánoční koledu o mrzoutském starém mládenci Hrabounovi, kterému teprve smrt jeho obchodního partnera Prachouna a následná návštěva tří duší otevřou oči a on zjistí, co je opravdu důležité. Ovšem Vánoční koleda zdaleka není jediný vánoční příběh, který Charles Dickens napsal. A tak si v tomto souboru můžete přečíst ty nejzajímavější z nich.

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eBook: Příběh o hamižném obchodníkovi, který má rád jen svoje peníze a ani o Vánocích neumí být štědrý. Na Štedrý den se mu zjeví tři duchové, kteří mu mají pomoct stát se lepším člověkem. Po tom, co mu ukážou, se pak má rozhodnout, zda svůj život změní…

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eBook: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is a classic novel that tells the story of an orphan boy who is forced to live a life of crime. The novel is set in the early 19th century in London and follows Oliver as he tries to escape from a life of poverty and violence. The novel is considered to be one of Dickens' best works and is still popular today.

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eBook: Deep dive into one of the greatest coming-of-age stories by the master novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens. Charting young Pip’s experiences of poverty, prison, and fights to the death, ‘Great Expectations’ follows the entwined fates of wealthy spinster Miss Havisham, the beautiful but aloof Estella, and unsophisticated yet kind blacksmith Joe. As Pip journeys through life, his expectations are shaped and shunned by the people around him. Weaving the ultimate tale of good over evil, he must question love and loss at a time when social struggles are rife. The novel has been adapted into countless films and stage adaptations, most notably the 2012 blockbuster hit ´Great Expectations´, starring Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter. Challenging our preconceived judgements, social standing, and moral cues, ´Great Expectation´ is ideal for fans of Dev Patel’s ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and fans of West End’s ‘Oliver!’ Celebrated as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘David Copperfield’, and ‘Great Expectations’. Exploring the hypocrisy of British society at a time when social struggles were rife, Dickens' work probe the institutions, rules, and social codes that formed the bedrock of society as we know it today. Articulated with wit, charm, and plenty of human insight, his work is firmly embedded in modern culture today.

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eBook: Anyone who has read Dickens’ novels such as ‘Oliver Twist’ will know that the writer was a moralist, satirist, and social reformer, and this volume of non-fiction essays brings together some of the writer’s most interesting views on social issues. ‘Miscellaneous Papers’ contains such papers as \'The Agricultural Interest\', \'Threatening Letter to Thomas Hood from an Ancient Gentleman\', \'Crime and Education\', \'Capital Punishment\', and \'The Spirit of Chivalry in Westminster Hall\' among others.

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eBook: Román líčí osudy mladého Mikuláše Nicklebyho, který se po smrti svého otce vydá na dobrodružnou pouť, aby našel obživu pro matku a mladičkou sestru.

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eBook: Mikuláš Nickleby (1838-1839) - román líčící osudy Mikuláše Nicklebyho a jeho rodiny, která po otcově smrti hledá pomoc u strýce v Londýně. Ten však o chudé příbuzné nestojí a snaží se jich zbavit.

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eBook: \'Like a chaotic magic-lantern show, fascinated both by the spectacle it offers and by himself as spectator.\'Pictures from Italy is a travelogue by Charles Dickens.In 1844 Charles Dickens took a break from writing novels and travelled through Italy. While there he visited the sites of Rome, Naples, Venice and Florence, however, it was the Italians themselves and their streets and lifestyle that caught Dickens\' imagination.This book is a treasure for anyone wanting to dig a little more into the life of Charles Dickens and find out about the man behind the famous stories.

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eBook: ‘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.

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eBook: Family Christmas gatherings are always very... interesting.A wedding, sports on ice, Sexton stealing Goblins, merry voices carolling and jolly faces. The Pickwickians\' Christmas trip to the Manor Farm in Dingley Dell is full of good-humoured adventures!Characterised by mischief and fun, this lovely little story is not your average Dickens Christmas tale.

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eBook: 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!

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eBook: \'Pearl-Fishing – Second Series\' is a second collection of short stories written by the renowned author of \'Great Expectations\', Charles Dickens. First published in \'Household Words\', Pearl-Fishing – Second Series\' follows Dickens\' first anthology of short stories \'Pearl-Fishing – First Series\'. Featuring titles such as \'The Young Advocate\', \'The Last of a Long Line\', \'Evil is Wrought by Want of Thought\' and \'The Home of Woodruffe the Gardener\', amongst others. These tales were very popular amongst readers of the magazine when they were first published and are still classic reads to be enjoyed by any modern-day fan of Charles Dickens.

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eBook: \'Pearl-Fishing – First Series\' by Charles Dickens is a collection of short stories which were first published in \'Household Words\'. Featuring titles such as \'Loaded Dice\', \'My Wonderful Adventures in Skitzland,\' \'The Old Churchyard Tree\', \'Father and Son\', and \'The Ghost of the Late Mr. James Barber\' amongst others. These tales were very popular amongst readers of the magazine when they were first published and are still classic reads to be enjoyed by any modern-day fan of Charles Dickens. When you\'ve read them all, re-live them all over again or read even more of the author\'s short stories in \'Pearl-Fishing – Second Series\'.

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eBook: “In the autumn month of September, eighteen hundred and fifty-seven… two idle apprentices, exhausted by the long, hot summer, and the long, hot work it had brought with it, ran away from their employer.”Under the pseudonyms of Francis Goodchild and Thomas Idle, Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins set off on a walking tour of the north-west of England, reporting back on their adventures for Dickens\'s magazine Household Words.A unique insight into the friendship of two of the towering figures of Victorian literature, and featuring a pair of chilling ghost stories from the leading exponents of the genre, The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices is a charming evocation of the adventures they experienced on their trip and the gently mocking nature of their relationship.

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eBook: What happens if two boys are given the exact same name? If you guessed \'disaster in adulthood\', you would be right. When one of the men dies, there is an exciting adventure to find his heir. Leading from London to the sunny Mediterranean and across to the Alps, you will meet a diverse cast of characters; some good, some bad, and some that are eerie and exotic. \'No Thoroughfare\' is a play in five acts written as a collaboration between two great writers; Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins. Full of mystery and romance with a touch of excitement, this dramatic play is well worth reading for any Dickens or Collins fan.

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Think you already know the story of Charles Dickens' life? Think again. Almost everything you're familiar with was first mentioned in an authorised biography written by Dickens' close friend John Forster 150 years ago. It's the version of events that Dickens himself chose to make public, and newly accessible archives reveal that it's crammed with gaps, inconsistencies, and outright lies. There's the sister whose existence Dickens kept secret and the Jewish relations whose faith he strove to conceal. There's plagiarism, fraud, and suicide. And that's only for starters. Helena Kelly, author of the acclaimed Jane Austen, the Secret Radical, retells Dickens' story from his childhood to his deathbed, uncovers the truths he tried to keep hidden, and offers a fresh - and deeply troubling - perspective on the man who remains one of Britain's best-known novelists. You won't be able to look at him - or his work - in the same way again.

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eBook: As an aristocrat by birth, Violet Jacob\'s decision to write poetry in Scots dialect risked ridicule from her peers, who considered it vulgar. Most others would struggle to take her efforts seriously - until they read it.\'Northern Lights and Other Poems\' shows her consummate knowledge and use of the vernacular.The verses are packed with rich detail about people and places - exploring emotions, the natural world, sexuality and a love for Scotland.This collection is perfect for fans of the poetry of Marion Angus and William Dunbar.

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eBook: Step into an English realm of knights, elves, and priestly sermons. ‘The Wild Knight and Other Poems’, by G. K. Chesterton, is a masterful collection of poems that trace themes of morality, fairy tales, and religion. An early work by one of the 20th century’s most influential writers, this book of poems comes alive with pagan and Christian imagery intertwined. A profoundly thoughtful work that bears multiple readings and gives an earnest glimpse into the mind of Chesterton. Featuring works such as ‘Chord of Colour’, ‘The Donkey’, and ‘The Ballad of the Battle of Gibeon’, ‘The Wild Knight and Other Poems’ will inspire philosophers and artists alike. A perfect collection for readers of Philip Pullman’s ‘The Good Man Jesus and The Scoundrel Christ’ or Simon Armitage’s ‘The Owl and the Nightingale’.

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eBook: You’re invited to wander the streets of Paris with France’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best romantic writers, tales of love, loss, and laughter never felt so good. With classics such as Victor Hugo’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and Gaston Leroux ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at some of the West End’s most remarkable musicals. But it’s not all rosy and bright. In 18th-century France, Charles Dicken’s ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and Émile Zola’s ‘Nana’ portrays the harsh and raw reality for some of society’s most struggling protagonists. This collection will leave you questioning wealth and worth at a time when struggles were rife. Ideal for fans of ‘Les Misérables’ starring Eddie Redmayne, Hugh Jackman, and Anne Hathaway, this unmissable collection is a must-read for French history, art, and culture fanatics. Gaston Leroux (1868-1927) was a French journalist and author of detective fiction. He is best known for writing the epic novel ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, now a musical masterpiece by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a French novelist and pioneer of literary realism. His work spans ‘Madame Bovary’, ‘Sentimental Education’, and ‘Three Tales’. Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) was a Romantic writer and politician. Celebrated for his internationally renowned epic novel, adapted into the Academy Award-Winning film, ‘Les Misérables’, his literary output also includes ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, playwright, and one of the most influential writers of French naturalism. Zola’s best-known works include ‘Germinal’, ‘Nana’, and ‘Work’. Celebrated as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’.

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eBook: Deep dive into this crackling collection of ‘Classic Christmas Stories’ from the very best writers around the world! We’ll start by dissecting Dickens’ moral message in the famous and festive ‘A Christmas Carol’, before whisking away to Russia as one man attempts to secure his fortune and fate at a party in ‘A Christmas Tree and a Wedding’. We’ll then encounter elves, demons, and dungeons in ‘A Kidnapped Santa Claus’ while witnessing two troubled couples attempt to give it all in ‘The Gift of the Magi’. Lastly, we’re all invited to ‘Christmas at Thompson Hall’ as one unsuspecting woman is forced to face the festive season with her long-lost ex-lover. There are family feuds, festive fights, and plenty of personal politics in this crackling collection of ‘Classic Christmas Stories’. Perfect for fans of ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’. L Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author best known for his children’s books, particularly ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and its sequels. Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist and journalist. His works include ‘Crime and Punishment’, ‘The Idiot’, and ‘The Brothers Karamazov’. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘David Copperfield’, and ‘Great Expectations’. Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. His works include the ‘Chronicles of Barteshire’, ‘The Macdermots of Ballycloran’, and ‘The Warden’. O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), was an American writer, celebrated for his short stories. His works include ‘The Gift of the Magi’, ‘The Duplicity of Hargraves’, and ‘The Ransom of Red Chief’.

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In The Pickwick Papers we are introduced not just to one of the greatest writers in the English language, but to some of fiction's most endearing and memorable characters, starting with the 'illustrious, immortal and colossal-minded' Samuel Pickwick himself. It is a rollicking tour de force through an England on the brink of the Victorian era. Reform of government, justice and commercial life are imminent, as are rail travel, social convulsion and the death of deference, but Pickwick sails through on a tide of delirious adventure, fortifying us for the future - whatever it might throw at us. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition is illustrated by H. K. Browne ('Phiz'), with an afterword by Ned Halley.Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

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eBook: Suffrage Songs and Verses, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, is a collection of 25 poems which advocates the suffragette movement and women's rights. Published in 1911, the poetry anthology includes both famous and lesser-known works such as 'Women of To-day', 'Boys Will Be Boys' and 'The Socialist and the Suffragist', and is a clear inspiration for modern feminist writers and pro-women's rights campaigners. Now seen as a classic selection of American female poetry and inspirational literature, this forward-thinking anthology examines the role of women in a pre-WW1 patriarchal society – and was one of many works to inspire the 2015 British historical drama film 'Suffragette' which starred Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep, Helena Bonham Carter and Anne‑Marie Duff. A selection of Perkins' work featured in this book were originally published in the book 'In this our World' in 1898. Charlotte Perkins Gilman's best known work was her autobiographical-inspired short story 'The Yellow Wallpaper', written about her experience of severe postnatal depression, which was made into a 2011 gothic thriller film by Logan Thomas. -

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The ideal edition ofA Christmas Carol for KS3, GCSE and A-Level students. Perfect for exams in 2025 and beyond!A Christmas Carol – The Complete Text contains the full text of the novel, with helpful annotations to explain characters, themes, context and more! Plus, we've included Knowledge Organiser pages, where all the key info is laid out in one handy place. And there are discussion questions to help students dig deeper into the novel.The CGP range for English Literature also includes a matching Text Guide (9781782943099), which contains all the notes and practice you need to really master A Christmas Carol!

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eBook: You’re invited to wander the streets of Victorian London with the nation’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best writers, tales of love and loss never felt so good… With classics such as Charles Dicken’s ‘Oliver Twist’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at one of the West End’s most loved musicals. You’ll then laugh till you cry at the lives of London’s high society in Thackeray’s ‘Vanity Fair’ and Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs Dalloway’. But it’s not all rosy and bright in 18th-century London. In Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’, we’ll question and query the true worth of excess. And if the streets of London weren’t strange enough, you’ll also be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde… Crafting a rip-roaringly dramatic and vivid portrait of Victorian life in London, this impressive collection is perfect for fans of the silver screen adaptions ‘Oliver!’ (1968) and ‘Dorian Gray’ (2009). Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet and one of the most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. His works include ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of being Earnest’ Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’. Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was a hugely influential English writer. A pioneer in the narrative device of streams of consciousness, Woolf’s breathtaking collection spans ‘Mrs Dalloway’, ‘To the Lighthouse’, and the non-fiction title ‘A Room of One’s Own’. William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British author and novelist. He is best known for his satirical works, including ‘Vanity Fair’, ‘The Luck of Barry Lyndon’, and ‘Second Funeral of Napolean’. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’.

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eBook: ‘New Poems, and Variant Readings’ represents the adoration for which Stevenson’s fans have for his work. This collection of dozens of poems has been painstakingly gathered piece by piece by his fans from individual collectors the world over to create this book. They are incredibly personal, insightful and intimate looks in to the life of this legendary author, with the love poems in particular being a stand out attraction. These pieces were created over many years, and kept safe by Stevenson across his many globe-trotting travels, yet never published in his lifetime. For fans of Stevenson this collection gives an incredible insight in to the mind of one of history’s best writers while allowing you the chance to revel in one of literatures best kept secrets.

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This is a collection of five of Dickens' best-known novels: "Oliver Twist", "A Christmas Carol", "David Copperfield", "Great Expectations" and "A Tale of Two Cities". This volume of fiction that truly captures the Victorian era will make an artful addition to any home library. Many readers know Victorian England through the writings of Charles Dickens. Not only did Dickens put a face to the era through his memorable characters, he also captured the spirit of his age in entertaining fiction spun from its social concerns and historical events. Prolific, energetic and committed to social change, no other novelist of the time did as much as Charles Dickens to rally his readers to action and no other writer at any time has created such an extraordinary collection of well-loved novels. This exquisitely designed leatherbound edition has distinctive gilt edging and an attractive silk-ribbon bookmark.

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Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.After reading Christmas Carol, the notoriously reculsive Thomas Carlyle was "seized with a perfect convulsion of hospitality" and threw not one but two Christmas dinner parties. The impact of the story may not always have been so dramatic but, along with Dickens other Christmas writings, it has had a lasting and significant influence upon our ideas about the Christmas spirit, and about the season as a time for celebration, charity, and memory.

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The author of 20 much-loved novels and novellas, Charles Dickens combined humour and pathos to explore Victorian society in all its shades. Widely praised for his rich narratives and larger-than-life characters, he was not only a celebrity author but also an admired social reformer. Moving from the refined drawing rooms of the upper classes to the horrors of the workhouse or the filthy back streets of London, Dickens' writings shone a light on the harsh inequalities of the times.The Little Book of Charles Dickens showcases wonderful quotes from the author's writings, alongside fascinating facts about his life and achievements. By turns witty, comic, insightful and wise, this delightful volume is a fitting tribute to a literary giant.

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eBook: ‘Maud and Other Poems’ is a collection of eight poems, including the famous ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade.’ Through his works, Tennyson explores a range of subjects, such as love, death, marriage, regret, God, and war. The title poem follows the narrator’s love for Maud, from its initial unsteadiness to its all-consuming passion. Tennyson’s poetic skills move the poem from wistful lament to hot-blooded action. A superb read for fans of one of the greatest poets of all time. One of the most popular and prolific poets of the Victorian age, Alfred Tennyson (1809 – 1892) was born in Lincolnshire. The son of a rector, he was one of 11 children. The size of the family meant that Tennyson was educated at a local grammar school in order to reduce expenditure. At the age of 18, Tennyson was accepted into Trinity College, Cambridge. There, he befriended the poet, Arthur Hallam, and was awarded the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for one of his earliest works, ‘Timbuktu’. During his career, Tennyson wrote over 100 poems, including ‘In Memoriam A.H.H.’, ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’, and ‘Crossing the Bar’.

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eBook: Soldier, secretary, Anglican priest, MP, father of 12, Dean of St Paul\'s... it\'s amazing that John Donne had any spare time. But this collection of his poems shows why it is good to give work to a busy person. \'The Poems of John Donne\' is an education and an inspiration, with his signature rhetorical style ever-present. Through love letters, songs, epigrams, satires and memorial verse, Donne reveals a breadth of knowledge and depth of understanding of the human spirit that has hardly been surpassed. This collection is perfect for fans of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope.

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eBook: ‘Songs of Travel, and Other Verses’ is a collection of forty-four poems written in the last years of the life of renowned author Robert L. Stevenson. It is a wonderful collection with a wide range from love ballads to more pensive deliberations on time, being and mortality. Many poems are nostalgic retrospectives on his native Scotland, while others are set in his new home of Samoa. The word ‘Travel’ encompasses not just the physical movement of oneself, but also the internal journey we all take in our own lives. It is a beautiful collection of poetry, perfect for fans of Rupi Kaur’s ‘Milk and Honey’.

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eBook: Virtually ignored when first published and almost lost entirely, these are the first published works of one of America's great writers.Edgar Allen Poe's 'Tamerlane and Other Poems' contains many early sparks of his creative genius and writing power.The poems were inspired by a who's who of great Percy Bysshe Shelley, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Lord Byron.The main poem, 'Tamerlane', tells of a great conqueror on his death bed, wishing he had stayed with his childhood sweetheart and ignored his ambition.Others focus on the themes of love, loss, rejection, egotism, and death.Having been called "the trumpet blast announcing that a new poet has stepped upon the stage", Poe's entrance into the literary world is confident and filled with promise.'Tamerlane and Other Poems' is ideal for those interested in reading Poe's first published work.

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The complete and comprehensive way to support your studies and assessments in 2021 and exams in 2022. Get straight to the heart of the text with crystal-clear notes, focused analysis and expert summaries. Quickly demystify historical contexts and get to grips with the text''s form, language and structure. Efficiently unpick plots, contexts and themes and sharpen your memory of key facts, quotations and characters. Power up your essay-writing skills, learn how to write top-grade answers and feel fully ready and equipped to excel in any test or assessment. York Notes are the long-established experts in English Literature, and we take your success seriously. So whether you''re studying A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens for GCSE at home, online or in the classroom, York Notes is your best bet for the best grades. Packed with more powerful features than any other guide, this essential A Christmas Carol study companion is easy to use, brimming with essential info and will quickly become your go-to buddy as you navigate your GCSE course, build your confidence, stay motivated and get ready to impress in any test, assessment or exam. To make sure you feel really ready for the unique challenges of assessment and to get the grades you know you deserve, why not use this Study Guide with the York Notes Workbook and Practice Tests for A Christmas Carol? Just search for 9781292138077 for the Workbook and 9781292195407 for the Practice Tests. Looking for a speedier way to refresh and remember what really matters? Our unique Rapid Revision Cards are fast, fun and have all the answers. Just search now for 9781292273648 .

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eBook: "I hate every wave of the ocean," the seasick Charles Darwin wrote to his family during his five-year voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle. It was this world-wide journey, however, that launched the scientist’s career.The Voyage of the Beagle is Darwin's fascinating account of his trip - of his biological and geological observations and collection activities, of his speculations about the causes and theories behind scientific phenomena, of his interactions with various native peoples, of his beautiful descriptions of the lands he visited, and of his amazing discoveries in the Galapagos archipelago.

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eBook: Dive into Poet Laureate Alfred Tennyson’s ‘The Early Poems’ collection with this fantastic anthology. Featuring his Chancellor’s Gold Medal awarded ‘Timbuktu’ and the sentimental ‘Mariana’ poems, the collection spans medievalism and powerful visual imagery, ideal for poetry, history and English language fanatics looking to uncover the source of many famous quotes. Perfect for lovers of Radio 4’s ‘Great Lives’ podcast. Alfred Tennyson (1809-1892) was a widely celebrated English poet, awarded the Poet Laureate following the death of William Wordsworth during Queen Victoria’s reign. His work spans the famous ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’, ‘Maud and Idylls of the King’ and ‘In Memoriam A.H.H’, the origin to the iconic English language quote ‘tis better to have loved and lost / than never to have loved at all’. References to his work today appear in countless songs, books and films, such as Sandra Bullock’s ‘The Blind Side’. Tennyson remains today one of the most popular British poets.

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eBook: Poetry can inspire, evoke, provoke and transport the reader. But this collection of 39 poems did even more - it broke barriers. This collection was written by Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American woman whose poetry writings were published. Seized from West Africa as a young girl, Phillis lived in Boston as a slave to the prominent Wheatley family where she learned to read and write, as well as undertaking lessons in the Bible, astronomy, geography, history and British, Greek and Latin Literature. By the age of 18, Phillis had amassed a decent quantity of poems and together with the Wheatley family, sought out a publisher. However, based on racial prejudices, Phillis was received with disdain in the United States. Attention was turned to London instead, where Phillis posted one of her poems, \'On the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield\', to Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon and a well-off supporter of the abolitionist cause, who connected her with a bookseller although Wheatley still had to go through interrogation to prove that she was the author of her own work.This collection of poems shows the breadth and depth of her reading, and includes poems reflecting her Christian faith, her interest in Greek mythology and her admiration for well-known figures including Alexander Pope.\'Poems on Various Subjects\' is perfect for people who have read \'The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano\'

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eBook: While Wharton is best known for her searing autopsies on American aristocracy, ‘Verses’ reveals a more introspective side of the author. This was her first work, published by her parents, and swiftly to be followed by ‘The House of Mirth’ and ‘The Age of Innocence,’ the ladder which was adapted for the silver screen in 1993, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, and Michelle Pfeiffer. ‘Verses’ reveals Wharton’s love for Shakespeare, in poems such as ‘Heaven,’ and ‘Maiden Arise.’ Through her work, the author explores the themes of life, love, and death, and sets aside some well-chosen words to write about the changing of the seasons. A wonderful read for Wharton fans who want to get to know the glass ceiling breaking author a little bit better. Edith Wharton (1862 – 1937) was an American designer and novelist. Born in an era when the highest ambition a woman could aspire to was a good marriage, Wharton went on to become one of America’s most celebrated authors. During her career, she wrote over 40 books, using her wealthy upbringing to bring authenticity and detail to stories about the upper classes and she went on to become the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Literature, for her novel \'The Age of Innocence\'. She moved to France in 1923, where she continued to write until her death. Her works have been adapted to the screen countless times. The most recent examples are Martin Scorsese\'s \'The Age of Innocence\' (1993) starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Daniel Day-Lewis and Winona Ryder and Terence Davies\' \'The House of Mirth\' (2000) starring Gillian Anderson and Eric Stoltz.

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eBook: Philip Marsham is orphaned by a shocking accident and he flees to London in fear of his life. There he joins the dark frigate \'Rose of Devon\', bound for safety in Newfoundland.But before they reach their destination, Philip\'s life is in danger once again as pirates seize the ship. Forced to join their company, Philip is now an outlaw too, with only the hangman\'s noose awaiting him in England.Set in the 17th century, \'The Dark Frigate\' is a classic children\'s sea faring adventure by the American writer Charles Boardman Hawes. Full of betrayal, battles, bloodshed and gold, this is a story that will appeal to seafarers of all ages.-

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eBook: Widely considered to be among his best works, ‘War Stories’ is a collection of poems detailing Nemerov’s observations and personal experiences of the Second World War. From the grand, sweeping reflections of ‘The War in the Heavens’ to the haunting verses of ‘The War in the Streets,’ this anthology is as pertinent now as it was when it was first published. A superb book for those with an interest in World War II, or those who want to see a different side to this usually-satirical poet. Howard Nemerov (1920 – 1991) was an American novelist and poet, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1978. His novels are characterised by the use of self-deprecating wit and an ongoing sense of irony. While his books tended to satirise 20th Century American life, his poems often focussed on the beauty and innocence of nature. In addition, Nemerov also worked as a scriptwriter, most notably on the film, ‘Tall Story,’ starring Anthony Perkins and Jane Fonda.

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eBook: Shot through with his trademark humour, ‘Trying Conclusions’ is the fourteenth collection of poems from the lauded writer. Containing twenty-three poems, the topics vary wildly, from short verses on waiting rooms and fast cars to longer musings on his family, war, and the US Congress. Nemerov’s sense of the satirical is best seen in shorter offerings, where he takes a literary look at life from the other end of the telescope. A superb introduction to the works of one of the 20th Century’s most subversive scribes. Howard Nemerov (1920 – 1991) was an American novelist and poet, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1978. His novels are characterised by the use of self-deprecating wit and an ongoing sense of irony. While his books tended to satirise 20th Century American life, his poems often focussed on the beauty and innocence of nature. In addition, Nemerov also worked as a scriptwriter, most notably on the film, ‘Tall Story,’ starring Anthony Perkins and Jane Fonda.

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NovelaVianočná koledavyšla po prvý raz 19. decembra 1843. Prvé vydanie sa vypredalo v priebehu niekoľkých dní a Londýnčania hodiny stáli v nekonečných radoch, len aby si ju mohli vypočuť v podaní samotného Charlesa Dickensa. Čitatelia prijali nevšedný príbeh s nadšením a dodnes sa hovorí, že táto kniha vo viktoriánskej spoločnosti nanovo prebudila záujem o vianočné tradície vrátane koledovania a posielania sviatočných pozdravov. Zároveň v Spojenom kráľovstve vyvolala nečakanú vlnu dobročinnosti medzi bohatými priemyselníkmi, neslávne známymi ako „lúpežní baróni“.Autor dielo pôvodne zamýšľal ako kritiku kapitalistických vykorisťovateľov, dnes však patrí kvianočnej klasike.Vianočná koledainšpirovala vznik mnohých divadelných hier a animovaných i hraných filmov a neprestajne oslovuje malých aj veľkých čitateľov na celom svete.Príbeh rozpráva o starom Ebenezerovi Scroogeovi, ktorý miluje peniaze a nenávidí Vianoce. Vždy sedáva sám vo svojom veľkom chladnom dome a zlostne pozoruje rozsvietené okná okolitých domov, kde si ľudia v teplom kruhu rodín pochutnávajú na vianočnej hostine.Scrooge sa uloží do postele, ale akosi nedokáže zaspať. Vtom ho navštívia traja duchovia a jeden po druhom ho berú na poučné cesty, ktoré by chamtivcovi mali otvoriť oči. Scrooge zistí, že nič nie je také, ako si dovtedy myslel. Prehodnotí svoj životný postoj alebo ostane naďalej plný zloby a nenávisti?

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One of Dickens's finest novels, Great Expectations chronicles the fortunes of its young protagonist Pip as he is unexpectedly endowed by a mysterious benefactor with the life of a gentleman, enabling him to escape to London from the prospect of a humble blacksmith's career in rural Kent. In the bustling, unforgiving capital he must learn for himself the pitfalls of love and wealth, and how to sort his friends from his enemies.Through the lives of its unforgettable and iconic characters - such as Magwitch, Miss Havisham and Estella - Great Expectations charts the course of an England undergoing rapid social and economic change, and tells a tale that is among the foremost classics of the English language.

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Regarded as one of Charles Dickens's masterpieces, Great Expectations is the story of the orphan Pip and his growth to adulthood.Supported by a mysterious anonymous benefactor, Pip travels to London to be educated as a gentleman and make himself worthy of the hand of the beautiful Estella, the ward of the reclusive Miss Havisham. But Pip finds life in London more dangerous and unpredictable than he could have imagined, and his future prospects turn out to be very different from what his great expectations had prepared him for.

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Americké poznámky sú spolu s románom o Martinovi Chuzzlewitovi plodom Dickensovho prvého amerického pobytu v roku 1842. Spoločný obom týmto prácam je kritický pohľad: autor vidí nedostatky amerických pomerov v dobe pred občianskou vojnou a citlivo vystihuje, kde a ako je americký život pokrivený. Svojím humanitným založením sa potom prejavuje vždy ako človek, sympatizujúci s tými, ktorí sú utlačovaní a ktorí trpia. Ak odvolal po rokoch niečo z tejto úprimnej kritiky, musíme si uvedomiť, že sa to stalo v znamení druhej návštevy Ameriky, keď bolo jeho záujmom, aby čitateľské turné malo čo najväčší morálny i finančný úspech. Tento titul vychádza v slovenčine po prvýkrát a je určený širokej čitateľskej verejnosti.

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