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Bleak House; Volume 2
Paperback
Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781145855427
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 25 2010
Pages: 492
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Bleak House, Volume 2, by Charles Dickens, remains a powerful indictment of the English legal system and Victorian society. This volume continues the intricate narrative woven around the Jarndyce and Jarndyce inheritance case, revealing more about the lives entangled within its web. Esther Summerson's story progresses, alongside the enigmatic Lady Dedlock's secrets that threaten to unravel the foundations of her aristocratic world.
Dickens masterfully blends elements of mystery, romance, and social commentary, painting a vivid portrait of 19th-century England. The novel's enduring appeal lies in its compelling characters, its critique of societal injustices, and its exploration of themes such as class, morality, and the search for identity. Accompanied by illustrations from Hablot Knight Browne, also known as Phiz, this volume continues a literary experience that is both captivating and thought-provoking.
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