Publisher's Synopsis
""Charles Dickens: A Critical Study"" is a book written by G.K. Chesterton, which offers an in-depth analysis and critique of the works of the famous Victorian author, Charles Dickens. Chesterton examines the themes, characters, and writing style of Dickens, and explores the social and political context in which he wrote. He also delves into the personal life of Dickens, including his childhood experiences and his relationships with women. Chesterton's analysis is both insightful and entertaining, as he uses his wit and humor to provide a fresh perspective on Dickens' works. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of Charles Dickens, as well as those interested in literary criticism and analysis.1907. G.K. Chesterton was a journalist, poet, novelist, playwright, debater, and Catholic apologist in the early twentieth century. He was also a literary critic and his books and essays on Charles Dickens are among his best. To understand Chesterton you need to read his biography on Dickens. It will help you understand why he called himself a disreputable Victorian. Contents: The Dickens Period; The Boyhood of Dickens; The Youth of Dickens; The Pickwick Papers; The Great Popularity; Dickens and America; Dickens and Christmas; The Time of Transition; Later Life and Works; The Great Dickens Characters; On the Alleged Optimism of Dickens; and A Note on the Future of Dickens. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.