David Copperfield and Great Expectations are among Charles Dickens’s most famous novels. In both books, the hero tells the vivid and absorbing tale of his education by life, presents a rich range of characters and scenes, and tackles profound moral, social and psychological themes.Part I of this essential study:- Provides lucid and penetrating analyses of key passages- Discusses the crucial topics of patriarchy, class, obsession, eccentricity, death, breakdown and recovery- Summarizes the methods of analysis and offers suggestions for further work Part II supplies key background material, including:- An account of Dickens’s life and works- A survey of historical, cultural and literary contexts- Samples of significant criticism Also featuring a valuable Further Reading section, this volume provides readers with the critical and analytical skills which will enable them to enjoy and explore both novels for themselves.
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