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Barnaby Rudge

By Charles Dickens
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Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens, set in the late 18th century, explores the complexities of life in a small English village amid the backdrop of the Gordon Riots. The novel intertwines the lives of different characters, highlighting themes of justice, chaos, and personal redemption as they navigate through societal unrest and personal dilemmas. The story intricately weaves socio-political issues with personal drama, offering a rich tapestry of human experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by historical fiction and enjoy intricate characters amid the chaos of social unrest. Rich in Dickensian drama, it weaves together thrilling plots with a vivid depiction of 18th-century England, perfect for those who appreciate a deep dive into history and human nature.

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Barnaby Rudge

Offers a portrait of London's descent into anarchy, where 'King Mob' rules the streets, and innocent lives are swept up in the chaos. This is a story of mystery and suspense which begins with an unsolved double murder and goes on to involve conspiracy, blackmail, abduction and retribution.

This edition is based on the first one-volume publication of Barnaby Rudge, reproducing all the original illustrations. Appendices include a map of London at the time of the Gordon Riots and the preface to the 1969 edition.

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Set against the backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780, Barnaby Rudge is a story of mystery and suspense which begins with an unsolved double murder and goes on to involve conspiracy, blackmail, abduction and retribution.

Through the course of the novel, fathers and sons become opposed, apprentices plot against their masters, and Protestants clash with Catholics on the streets. And, as London erupts into riot, Barnaby Rudge himself struggles to escape the curse of his own past.

With its dramatic descriptions of public violence and private horror, its strange secrets and ghostly doublings, Barnaby Rudge is a powerful, disturbing blend of historical realism and Gothic melodrama.

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Barnaby Rudge, a historical novel by Charles Dickens, is often praised for its vivid depiction of the Gordon Riots and its complex characterisation. Reviewers frequently commend the novel's exploration of themes like prejudice and societal unrest. The narrative is appreciated for its blend of mystery and historical detail, which contributes to its engaging and atmospheric storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140437287

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by John Bowen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 543g

Pages: 800

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Charles Dickens Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-70) was a political reporter and journalist before establishing his reputation as a novelist with PICKWICK PAPERS (1836-7). His novels captured and held the public imagination over a period of more than thirty years. John Bowen teaches English at the University of Keele. He has written widely on Charles Dickens and is the author of 'Other Dickens- Pickwick to Dombey' (OUP, 2000).

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