Publisher's Synopsis
Bleak House is a novel written by Charles Dickens and published in 1853. The story is set in mid-19th century London and revolves around the legal case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, which has been ongoing for generations and has caused great financial and emotional strain on those involved.The novel features a large cast of characters, including the orphaned Esther Summerson, who is taken in by her distant relative John Jarndyce and becomes embroiled in the legal case. Other characters include Lady Dedlock, a wealthy and beautiful aristocrat with a dark secret, and the sleazy lawyer Tulkinghorn, who is determined to uncover it.The novel is known for its intricate plot, complex characters, and social commentary on the legal system, poverty, and class inequality in Victorian England. It also features Dickens' signature use of humor, satire, and sentimentality.Bleak House has been adapted into several films, television series, and stage productions, and is considered one of Dickens' greatest works.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.
