Publisher's Synopsis
Our Mutual Friend is a novel written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1864-1865. The story follows the lives of several characters whose paths cross in London, exploring themes of wealth, social class, and morality. The central plot revolves around the inheritance of a fortune by John Harmon, who is presumed dead but later resurfaces under a new identity. The novel also features a variety of subplots, including the love story between Lizzie Hexam and Eugene Wrayburn, the scheming of the villainous Bradley Headstone, and the comical antics of Mr. and Mrs. Boffin. Through these intertwined stories, Dickens paints a vivid portrait of Victorian London and the complex relationships between its inhabitants. Our Mutual Friend is considered one of Dickens' most complex and ambitious works, blending elements of social satire, mystery, and romance to create a sweeping epic of human drama.1865. Dickens, English novelist, is considered by many to be the greatest of his country. His works were known to indict society's mistreatment and abuse of the poor, especially children. Our Mutual Friend, one of Dickens's later works, is highly regarded by some critics while others find it humorless and contrived. 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.
