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Bleak House by Charles Dickens
Category: Fiction | Series: Nonesuch Dickens
"Bleak House" (1853) is one of Charles Dickens' most ambitious works and established his reputation as a mature novelist capable of writing about the most serious issues while maintaining a talent for the blackest humour and comic farce.
Christmas Books by Charles Dickens
Category: Classics | Series: Nonesuch Dickens
Contains five short stories, of which, "A Christmas Carol" portrays a pantomime victory of good will over evil, guided by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, and presents such eternally infamous characters as Ebeneezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley.
David Copperfield (Nonesuch Dickens) by Charles Dickens
Category: Classic Fiction | Series: Nonesuch Dickens
When David Copperfield escapes from the cruelty of his childhood home, he embarks on a journey to adulthood which will lead him through comedy and tragedy, love and heartbreak, and friendship and betrayal. Over the course of his adventures, David meets an array of eccentric characters and learns hard le ...Show more
Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens
Category: Classics | Series: Nonesuch Dickens
Illustrates Charles Dickens' criticism of social status and the possibilities of crossing social boundaries through hard work and good will - a reflection of his own ascendance from poverty to great success as a novelist and social commentator, a theatrical performer and editor of a number of important ...Show more
Nicholas Nickleby (Nonesuch Dickens) by Charles Dickens
Category: Classic Fiction | Series: Nonesuch Dickens
"Nicholas Nickleby," by Charles Dickens, is part of the "Barnes & Noble Classics"" "series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable f ...Show more
Oliver Twist (Nonesuch Dickens) by Charles Dickens
Category: Classic Fiction | Series: Nonesuch Dickens
This darkly satiric indictment of the social ills of Victorian London tells the story of a young orphan who becomes involved with a gang of criminals. THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information- A chronology of the author's lif ...Show more
Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens
Category: Fiction | Series: Nonesuch Dickens
Dickens' final novel, "Our Mutual Friend", is acclaimed as his most sophisticated work, combining deep psychological insight with rich social analysis. The consequences when a young man's inheritance is wrongly bestowed lead to the writer's finest consideration of the place of human values in a material ...Show more
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens
Category: Fiction | Series: Nonesuch Dickens
"The Old Curiosity Shop" tells the tragic story of Little Nell. Raised by her loving grandfather, the actions of the malevolent Quilp sees the pair cast out of their home and falling into poverty. A moving story of courage and pursuit, the novel blends a realistic portrayal of the damaging effects of in ...Show more
The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Category: Fiction | Series: Nonesuch Dickens
"The Pickwick Papers" has delighted readers since its first publication with the comedic adventures of the unforgettable members of the Pickwick Club, the unusual tales they hear, and the remarkable characters they meet in their travels around England. It is based on the world-famous Nonesuch Press edit ...Show more
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