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Explore the gripping narrative of Charles Dickens's **Barnaby Rudge**, a classic novel that delves into London’s tumultuous past during the **Gordon Riots of 1780**. This **trade paperback edition** from **Penguin UK** features a comprehensive analysis and is enriched with original illustrations by 'Phiz' and George Cattermole. This captivating tale combines historical realism with **Gothic melodrama**, presenting a vivid portrayal of anarchy where 'King Mob' reigns supreme. Witness how Barnaby Rudge grapples with the chaos surrounding him, marked by themes of **mystery, conspiracy, and familial conflict**. The appendices include a detailed map of London during the riots and a preface from the 1969 edition. Perfect for both avid readers and new fans of **classic literature**, this book not only tells a gripping story but also illuminates the social tensions of Dickens's time. Add this remarkable piece of history to your collection today! **BRAND NEW** condition guarantees a delightful reading experience. With **800 pages of engaging content**, this edition is essential for your bookshelf. Fast shipping available to ensure prompt delivery. Order now and immerse yourself in the intricacies of Dickens’s world!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140437287
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 800
Description:
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.
Charles Dickens's Barnaby Rudge is a vivid portrait of London's descent into anarchy, where 'King Mob' rules the streets, and innocent lives are swept up in the chaos. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by John Bowen.
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.
This edition is based on the one-volume publication of Barnaby Rudge, reproducing all the original illustrations by 'Phiz' and George Cattermole. Appendices include a map of London at the time of the Gordon Riots and the preface to the 1868 edition.
Charles Dickens is one of the best-loved novelists in the English language, whose 200th anniversary was celebrated in 2012. His most famous books, including Oliver Twist, Great
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140437287
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 800
Description:
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.
Charles Dickens's Barnaby Rudge is a vivid portrait of London's descent into anarchy, where 'King Mob' rules the streets, and innocent lives are swept up in the chaos. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by John Bowen.
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.
This edition is based on the one-volume publication of Barnaby Rudge, reproducing all the original illustrations by 'Phiz' and George Cattermole. Appendices include a map of London at the time of the Gordon Riots and the preface to the 1868 edition.
Charles Dickens is one of the best-loved novelists in the English language, whose 200th anniversary was celebrated in 2012. His most famous books, including Oliver Twist, Great