000			01466nam a2200181 4500
020			_a9781137608437
082	0	4	_a823.8 _bTRE/C
100	1		_aTredell, Nicolas
245	1	0	_aCharles Dickens: David Copperfield/ Great expectations
260			_aNew York _bPalgrave Macmillan _c2013
300			_axii,220p.
490	0		_aAnalysing Texts
520			_aDavid 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.
650			_aGreat expectations (Dickens, Charles)
650			_aDickens, Charles, 1812-1870
650			_aDavid Copperfield (Dickens, Charles)
942			_cBK
999			_c45080 _d45080