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Routledge The Melancholy Man: A Study of Dickens's Novels

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Explore the depth of one of literature's most significant figures with The Melancholy Man: A Study of Dickens's Novels. Part of the Routledge Library Editions: The Nineteenth-Century Novel, this work provides a detailed survey of how Charles Dickens addressed the social conditions of his time. This study examines how Dickens used nature as a metaphor for human freedom and potential. It also looks at his focus on the concept of time and the various challenges related to freedom within his narratives. Readers will gain insight into why Dickens remains a widely acclaimed writer despite the difficulty of placing him within specific literary traditions. The author presents an argument that Dickens was a unique and isolated figure in the literary world. By remaining indifferent to passing fashions, he maintained a strong sense of dignity in his work. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in nineteenth-century literary theory and the complex legacy of Charles Dickens.

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Examines the growing power of Dickens to analyze and address the social conditions of his contemporary era.

Explores the use of nature as a rich metaphor for human potential and freedom throughout his novels.

Analyzes the specific themes of time and the problems of freedom presented in his writing.

Investigates the difficulty of placing Dickens within the established literary tradition of his time.

Offers a perspective on Dickens as an isolated figure who remained indifferent to changing literary fashions.

Provides scholarly insight into the dignity and unique style that earned Dickens universal acclaim.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138675555
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 July 2016
Listed Since: 11 January 2016

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