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The Victorian age is often portrayed as an era of repressive social mores. Yet this simplified view ignores the context of Great Britain''s profound shift, through rapid industrialization, from rural to metropolitan life during this time.

Throughout his career, Charles Dickens addressed the numerous changes occurring in Victorian society. His portrayals of organized religion, class distinction, worker''s rights, prison reform and rampant poverty resonated with readers experiencing social upheaval. Focusing on his novels, nonfiction writing, speeches and personal correspondence, this book explores Dickens''s use of these themes as both literary devices and as a means to effect social progress.

Themes in Dickens

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    Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
    Publication Date: 1/13/2018 12:03:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9781476672571, 978-1476672571
    ISBN10: 1476672571
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    Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 Literary studies: fiction

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    The Victorian age is often portrayed as an era of repressive social mores. Yet this simplified view ignores the context of Great Britain''s profound shift, through rapid industrialization, from rural to metropolitan life during this time.

    Throughout his career, Charles Dickens addressed the numerous changes occurring in Victorian society. His portrayals of organized religion, class distinction, worker''s rights, prison reform and rampant poverty resonated with readers experiencing social upheaval. Focusing on his novels, nonfiction writing, speeches and personal correspondence, this book explores Dickens''s use of these themes as both literary devices and as a means to effect social progress.

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