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Deze klassieke roman vertelt de aangrijpende reis van de jonge Nell en haar goedhartige, hoewel schulden dragende, grootvader. Hun strijd tegen de hebzuchtige geldschieter meneer Grille en de ontberingen die ze ondergaan, vormen de kern van het verhaal. De serie duikt in de sociale ongelijkheden van het Victoriaanse Engeland en biedt een inkijkje in hoop, verlies en de veerkrachtige menselijke geest te midden van tegenspoed.

Complete Works. Old Curiosity Shop II
The Complete Works of Charles Dickens (in 30 Volumes, Illustrated)
The Complete Works of Charles Dickens (in 30 Volumes, Illustrated)

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    The Complete Works of Charles Dickens (in 30 Volumes, Illustrated)

    The Old Curiosity Shop, Vol. I

    • 430bladzijden
    • 16 uur lezen

    The significance of Charles Dickens in literature and Western civilization is profound, marking him as the first international celebrity in fiction. He revolutionized storytelling with his episodic structure and cliffhangers, shaping modern film and television narratives. Dickens also crafted the enduring image of Victorian London, and his characters, such as Oliver Twist and Ebenezer Scrooge, have transcended literature to become mythic figures in cultural history.

    The Complete Works of Charles Dickens (in 30 Volumes, Illustrated)
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    The Complete Works of Charles Dickens (in 30 Volumes, Illustrated)

    The Old Curiosity Shop, Vol. II

    • 516bladzijden
    • 19 uur lezen

    Charles Dickens revolutionized literature and left an indelible mark on Western civilization, becoming the first fiction writer to achieve international fame. He introduced episodic storytelling and cliffhangers, shaping the narrative styles of film and television. His vivid portrayal of Victorian London and unforgettable characters, such as Oliver Twist and Ebenezer Scrooge, have transcended time, establishing them as not just iconic figures but mythic representations of the era.

    The Complete Works of Charles Dickens (in 30 Volumes, Illustrated)
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