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This biography offers an in-depth exploration of Charles Dickens' life through the perspective of a close friend and advisor. Published in three volumes between 1872 and 1874, it captures personal anecdotes and insights, shedding light on Dickens' character, relationships, and the influences that shaped his literary career. The work provides a unique glimpse into the life of one of the most celebrated authors of the Victorian era, making it a valuable resource for fans and scholars alike.

The biography offers an in-depth look at Charles Dickens' life, crafted by his close friend John Forster, who had unique access to Dickens' family and friends. It explores significant periods, including Dickens' childhood, education, early career, and personal life. This new edition consolidates Forster's three volumes into one cohesive work, maintaining the original's illustrations and footnotes while introducing a new index for easier navigation.

This is the Penguin English Library Edition of Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens. 'You talk very easily of hours, sir! How long do you suppose, sir, that an hour is to a man who is choking for want of air?'. A masterly evocation of the state and psychology of imprisonment, Little Dorrit is one of the supreme works of Dickens' maturity. When Arthur Clennam returns to England after many years abroad, he takes a kindly interest in Amy Dorrit, his mother's seamstress, and in the affairs of Amy's father, a man of shabby grandeur, long imprisoned for debt in the Marshalsea. As Arthur discovers, the dark shadow of the prison stretches far beyond its walls to affect many lives, from Mr Panks, the reluctant rent-collector of Bleeding Heart Yard, to Merdle, an unscrupulous financier. The Penguin English Library contains 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

Inspired by the song "This Pretty Planet," this whimsical picture book offers a heartfelt celebration of Earth. Through charming illustrations, it invites readers to appreciate the beauty and wonder of our planet, fostering a sense of hope and connection to nature.

Dickens went to America in 1842 expecting to find a brave new world whose institutions embodied his own political views. The Americans expected him to extol their new nation. Dickens, however, became deeply disturbed by American culture. American Notes attempts to portray fairly the young Republic's new cities, strange landscapes and bustling people, but is coloured by Dicken's doubts about the failings of democratic politics in an egalitarian society.

This fascinating diary provides a firsthand account of life in 17th century England, including the reign of King Charles I, the Civil War, and the Restoration. It also includes private correspondence between key historical figures such as Sir Edward Hyde and Sir Richard Browne. A must-read for anyone interested in English history.

This insightful historical work by John Forster examines the infamous attempt by King Charles I to arrest five members of Parliament in 1642. Forster provides a detailed account of the political climate and key players involved in the events leading up to this pivotal moment in English history.