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Charles Dickens and the House of Fallen Women
Hartley Jenny
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Description for Charles Dickens and the House of Fallen Women
Paperback. Num Pages: 292 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 252.
London in Charles Dickens's time was a city of great contrast. The affluent and middle classes enjoyed a comfortable existence but for the poor, life was cruel and harsh, the more so for girls and young women. Many characters in Dickens's classic novels exemplify this: Little Em'ly in David Copperfield is perhaps the best known. Dickens was clearly troubled by what he saw and in autumn 1847 established Urania Cottage in Shepherd's Bush as a hostel for destitute young women. The residents came from prisons, workhouses, police courts and from the streets of London. They included prostitutes, petty thieves and ... Read more
London in Charles Dickens's time was a city of great contrast. The affluent and middle classes enjoyed a comfortable existence but for the poor, life was cruel and harsh, the more so for girls and young women. Many characters in Dickens's classic novels exemplify this: Little Em'ly in David Copperfield is perhaps the best known. Dickens was clearly troubled by what he saw and in autumn 1847 established Urania Cottage in Shepherd's Bush as a hostel for destitute young women. The residents came from prisons, workhouses, police courts and from the streets of London. They included prostitutes, petty thieves and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Methuen Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
292
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780413776440
SKU
V9780413776440
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Ref
99-2
About Hartley Jenny
Jenny Hartley is a professor in the School of Arts at Roehampton University. She edited the anthology, "Hearts Undefeated: Women's Writing of the Second World War," and is the author of "Reading Groups." She has written for the TLS, the "Independent," and broadcast for the BBC World Service and Radio 4 shows "Front Row" and "Woman's Hour."
Reviews for Charles Dickens and the House of Fallen Women
" 'Jenny Hartley's brilliant book fills a gap in Dickens studies. Vivid, intelligent and enthralling...' Claire Tomalin, The Guardian
'Jenny Hartley's excellent new book tells this extraordinary story with compassion, common sense and a lively awareness...' John Bowen, Times Literary Supplement"
'Jenny Hartley's excellent new book tells this extraordinary story with compassion, common sense and a lively awareness...' John Bowen, Times Literary Supplement"