Barnaby Rudge: A Tale Of The Riots Of 'Eighty (1901) - Tapa dura

Sinopsis

Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty is a historical novel written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1841. The story is set in London in the year 1780, during the Gordon Riots, a time of political and religious unrest. The novel follows the lives of several characters who are caught up in the riots, including Barnaby Rudge, a simple-minded young man who is manipulated by his mother and her lover, and Gabriel Varden, a locksmith who becomes involved in the riots when his house is attacked by a mob. The novel also features a cast of memorable supporting characters, including the villainous Sir John Chester and the mysterious stranger known only as ""the stranger."" Through their stories, Dickens explores themes of class, power, and the dangers of mob mentality. Barnaby Rudge is a gripping historical novel that offers a vivid and detailed portrait of a turbulent time in British history.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.

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