Bleak House

Bleak House

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Apr 5, 2011 · Anglais · Broché (960 pages)

Détails du livre

Format Broché
Pages 960
Langue Anglais
Publié Apr 5, 2011
Éditeur Signet
ISBN-10 0451531906
ISBN-13 9780451531902

Description

In the fog of London, lawyers enrich themselves with endless litigation over a dwindling inheritance. A sterling example of Dickens's genius for character, dramatic construction, and social satire, this novel was hailed by Edmund Wilson as a "masterpiece".

Genres

Romance Mystère Science-fiction Thriller & Suspense Enfants Biographie Action & Aventure Histoire Horreur Humour Affaires & Économie Fantaisie Manga Romans graphiques Santé et Bien-être Art et Photographie Crime Classiques Contemporain Nature

I decided to read this having watched Dickensian on the BBC as I wanted to find out more about the Barbery sisters. I had seen Bleak House on TV many years ago so knew the general gist.I do love Dickens but some chapters I found hard work. There were a few chapters - generally about the more minor characters - that I just couldn't grasp so I couldn't focus on what was supposed to be happening i.e. George, Smallweed. The wider story was very engaging and as usual Dickens character descriptions were second to none.

March 14th 2016