Charles Dickens as A Reader

By Charles Foster Kent

Book Overview

""Charles Dickens As A Reader"" is a literary analysis of the reading habits and preferences of the famous Victorian author, Charles Dickens. Written by scholar Charles Kent, the book delves into Dickens' personal library, his favorite authors and books, and the ways in which his reading influenced his own writing. Kent examines the themes and motifs that appear in both Dickens' own work and the works he admired, and explores the ways in which Dickens was influenced by the literary trends of his time. The book also includes a detailed bibliography of Dickens' personal library, providing insight into the books that shaped his thinking and writing. Overall, ""Charles Dickens As A Reader"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind and literary tastes of one of the most beloved authors of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432681087
• ISBN13: 9781432681081
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"