Charles Dickens

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The Holly-Tree

Beschreibung

"The Holly-Tree" by Charles Dickens is a captivating short story that epitomizes the essence of Victorian literature. Dickens weaves a tale of Christmas, adventure, and redemption, set against the backdrop of an inn known as The Holly-Tree. In this poignant narrative, readers embark on a journey of travel and reflection as they encounter a diverse cast of characters within the confines of the inn. Through Dickens' masterful storytelling, memories are stirred, and nostalgia permeates the pages, evoking a sense of Dickensian charm and sentimentality. As the protagonist recounts his adventures and encounters, themes of redemption and social commentary emerge, highlighting the complexities of human nature and the transformative power of the holiday season. Through the lens of memory and reflection, Dickens invites readers to ponder life's deeper meanings and the importance of compassion and goodwill. "The Holly-Tree" stands as a timeless testament to Dickens' literary prowess, offering readers a glimpse into the heart of Victorian England while imparting enduring lessons of kindness, forgiveness, and the joy of Christmas spirit.

Autor

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812, in Portsea, England. His parents were middle-class and suffered financially. When Dickens was twelve years old, his family faced financial crisis, which forced him to quit school and work in a shoe polish manufacturing factory. Dickens's mother and siblings eventually joined him. Dickens continued to work at the factory for several months. In the factory the horrific conditions haunted him throughout his life. Dickens never forgot the day when a senior boy in the warehouse took it upon himself to instruct Dickens how to do his work more efficiently. As a young adult, Dickens worked as a law clerk and later as a journalist. He perceived the darker social conditions of the Industrial Revolution. A collection of semi-fictional sketches entitled Sketches by Boz earned him recognition as a writer. Dickens began to make money from his writing when he published his first novel, The Pickwick Papers in 1836. The Pickwick Papers was hugely popular and Dickens became a literary celebrity at the age of twenty-five. Dickens's themes included wealth and poverty, love and rejection, and the eventual triumph of good over evil. In 1836, Dickens married Catherine Hogarth, but after twenty years of marriage and their ten children, he fell in love with Ellen Ternan, an actress many years his junior. Soon after, Dickens and his wife separated. Dickens remained a prolific writer to the end of his life, and his novels - Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Bleak House - continued to earn critical and popular acclaim. He died of a stroke in 1870, at the age of 58.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 36
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 60g
• ISBN-13: 9789362762078
• ISBN-10: 9362762072
• Artikelnr.: 70948071