Master Humphrey's Clock V1 (1840)

Autor*innen

• Charles Dickens

Parameter

• 320 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Britische Literatur
• Klassiker
• Kurzgeschichten
• Serie

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Set in 19th century London, the narrative revolves around Master Humphrey, an elderly clock shop owner who cherishes storytelling with his friends. The first part features a collection of humorous yet poignant tales reflecting social issues like poverty and crime. The second part follows Little Nell and her grandfather as they seek a better life, encountering various characters along the way. The final section returns to storytelling, adopting a darker tone that delves into themes of death and the supernatural, offering a rich commentary on the era's social conditions.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback