The Story of London: Charles Dickens' Perspective in 11 Novels & 80+ Short Stories (Illustrated)
Enriched edition. Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, Nicholas Nickleby, The River, The Last Cab-driver…By Charles Dickens
Length366h 18m
About this audiobook
In 'The Story of London: Charles Dickens' Perspective in 11 Novels & 80+ Short Stories (Illustrated)', readers are taken on a literary journey through Victorian London as portrayed by the iconic author Charles Dickens. This comprehensive collection includes 11 of Dickens' most famous novels and over 80 short stories, all set against the backdrop of the bustling and often grimy streets of 19th-century London. Dickens' intricate characterizations, vivid descriptions, and social commentary shine through in this illustrated edition, providing readers with a deeply immersive experience into the world of his work. The book showcases Dickens' masterful storytelling and his keen observations of the human condition, making it a must-read for fans of classic literature and Victorian-era fiction.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 4.6 (11)
Includes Amazon
GenreLiterary Classics
Length366 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Story of London: Charles Dickens' Perspective in 11 Novels & 80+ Short Stories (Illustrated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Novels
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6THE PICKWICK PAPERS
7Chapter X. Clearing Up All Doubts (if Any Existed) of the Disinterestedness of Mr. A. Jingle’s Character
8Chapter XIX. A Pleasant Day with an Unpleasant Termination
9Chapter XXXI. Which is All About the Law, and Sundry Great Authorities Learned Therein
10Chapter XXXV. In which Mr. Pickwick Thinks He Had Better Go to Bath; And Goes Accordingly
11Chapter XL. Introduces Mr. Pickwick to a New and Not Uninteresting Scene in the Great Drama of Life
12Chapter XLIII. Showing How Mr. Samuel Weller Got Into Difficulties
13Chapter LII. Involving a Serious Change in the Weller Family, and the Untimely Downfall of Mr. Stiggins
14Chapter I. The Pickwickians
15Chapter II. The First Day’s Journey, and the First Evening’s Adventures; With their Consequences
16Chapter III. A New Acquaintance — The Stroller’s Tale — A Disagreeable Interruption, and an Unpleasant Encounter
17Chapter IV. A Field Day and Bivouac — More New Friends — An Invitation to the Country
18Chapter VI. An Old-fashioned Card-party — The Clergyman’s Verses — The Story of the Convict’s Return
19Chapter VIII. Strongly Illustrative of the Position, that the Course of True Love is Not a Railway
20Chapter IX. A Discovery and a Chase
21Chapter X. Clearing Up All Doubts (if Any Existed) of the Disinterestedness of Mr. A. Jingle’s Character (pt. 1)
22Chapter X. Clearing Up All Doubts (if Any Existed) of the Disinterestedness of Mr. A. Jingle’s Character (pt. 2)
23Chapter XIV. Comprising a Brief Description of the Company at the Peacock Assembled; And a Tale Told by a Bagman
24Chapter XVI. Too Full of Adventure to be Briefly Described
25Chapter XVII. Showing that an Attack of Rheumatism, in some Cases, Acts as a Quickener to Inventive Genius
26Chapter XIX. A Pleasant Day with an Unpleasant Termination (pt. 1)
27Chapter XIX. A Pleasant Day with an Unpleasant Termination (pt. 2)
28Chapter XXVI. Which Contains a Brief Account of the Progress of the Action of Bardell Against Pickwick
29Chapter XXVII. Samuel Weller Makes a Pilgrimage to Dorking, and Beholds His Motherin-law
30Chapter XXIX. The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton
31Chapter XXXI. Which is All About the Law, and Sundry Great Authorities Learned Therein
32Chapter XXXIV. Is Wholly Devoted to a Full and Faithful Report of the Memorable Trial of Bardell Against Pickwick
33Chapter XXXV. In which Mr. Pickwick Thinks He Had Better Go to Bath; And Goes Accordingly
34Chapter XXXVIII. How Mr. Winkle, When He Stepped Out of the Frying-pan, Walked Gently and Comfortably into the Fire
35Chapter XL. Introduces Mr. Pickwick to a New and Not Uninteresting Scene in the Great Drama of Life
36Chapter XLIII. Showing How Mr. Samuel Weller Got Into Difficulties (pt. 1)
37Chapter XLIII. Showing How Mr. Samuel Weller Got Into Difficulties (pt. 2)
38Chapter XLIX. Containing the Story of the Bagman’s Uncle
39Chapter LII. Involving a Serious Change in the Weller Family, and the Untimely Downfall of Mr. Stiggins
40Chapter LV. Mr. Solomon Pell, Assisted by a Select Committee of Coachmen, Arranges the Affairs of the Elder Mr. Weller
41Chapter LVII. In Which the Pickwick Club is Finally Dissolved, and Everything Concluded to the Satisfaction of Everybody
42OLIVER TWIST
43Chapter IX. Containing Further Particulars Concerning the Pleasant Old Gentleman, and His Hopeful Pupils
44Chapter XXXIII. Wherein the Happiness of Oliver and His Friends, Experiences a Sudden Check
45Chapter I. Treats of the Place where Oliver Twist was Born and of the Circumstances Attending His Birth
46Chapter II. Treats of Oliver Twist’s Growth, Education, and Board
47Chapter III. Relates how Oliver Twist was very near Getting a Place which would not have been a Sinecure
48Chapter IV. Oliver, being Offered Another Place, Makes His First Entry into Public Life
49Chapter VI. Oliver, being Goaded by the Taunts of Noah, Rouses into Action, and Rather Astonishes Him
50Chapter VII. Oliver Continues Refractory
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