No Thoroughfare - Dickens, Charles; Collins, Wilkie
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No Thoroughfare is a novel written by Charles Dickens and his collaborator Wilkie Collins. It was first published in 1867. The story revolves around two orphans, Walter Wilding and his cousin George Vendale, who are separated as children and grow up in different parts of the world. Walter becomes a successful businessman, while George becomes a struggling artist. When they meet again after many years, they decide to work together on a business venture. However, their plans are complicated by a mysterious woman named Marguerite, who seems to have a connection to both men. As the plot unfolds,…mehr

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No Thoroughfare is a novel written by Charles Dickens and his collaborator Wilkie Collins. It was first published in 1867. The story revolves around two orphans, Walter Wilding and his cousin George Vendale, who are separated as children and grow up in different parts of the world. Walter becomes a successful businessman, while George becomes a struggling artist. When they meet again after many years, they decide to work together on a business venture. However, their plans are complicated by a mysterious woman named Marguerite, who seems to have a connection to both men. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, identities are questioned, and the characters are forced to confront their pasts. The novel explores themes of identity, family, and the consequences of greed and deception. It is a suspenseful and engaging tale that showcases the talents of two of the greatest Victorian writers.In a court-yard in the City of London, which was No Thoroughfare either for vehicles or foot-passengers; a court-yard diverging from a steep, a slippery, and a winding street connecting Tower Street with the Middlesex shore of the Thames; stood the place of business of Wilding and Co., Wine Merchants.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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Charles Dickens was born in 1812 in Portsmouth, England, and experienced a tumultuous childhood marked by his father's imprisonment for debt. This forced Dickens to leave school at a young age to work in a boot-blacking factory, an experience that deeply influenced his later writings. Despite these hardships, Dickens rose to become one of the most famous and influential novelists of the Victorian era.Dickens' literary career took off with the serialization of The Pickwick Papers in 1836, which was followed by a string of successful novels, including Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. His works were known for their vivid characters, social commentary, and the serialized format that kept readers eagerly awaiting each new installment. Dickens used his writing to expose the harsh realities of industrial society, particularly the struggles of the poor and the injustices they faced.Throughout his life, Dickens was not only a prolific writer but also an advocate for social reform. He campaigned for children's rights, education, and the plight of the working class, using his influence to raise awareness and inspire change. His legacy endures in the timeless appeal of his novels and the term ""Dickensian,"" which describes both his distinctive style and the societal conditions he depicted.