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- 714 pages
- 25 hours of reading
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The novel features a richly woven tapestry of characters and sub-plots, showcasing Dickens's sharp critique of the 19th-century English judicial system. Central to the narrative is John Jarndyce, embroiled in a protracted legal battle over an estate, affecting his wards Richard Carstone and Ada Clare. The story traverses from London's slums to noble mansions, highlighting themes of treachery, discovery, and the human experience. Blending comedy with social commentary, it encompasses elements of mystery, tragedy, murder, redemption, and enduring love.
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- Title
- Bleak House
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Dickens
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2021
- Pages
- 714
- ISBN13
- 9781420974973
- Series
- Real Reads
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery Novels, Legal Topics, Love, Women, Classics, Murders, Death, 19th century, England, Secrets, Great Britain, English Literature, Coming Of Age, Adapted for Film, Marriage, London, Victorian Era, Poverty, Classicism, Industrialization
- First published
- 1861
- Original title
- Great Expectations
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- The novel features a richly woven tapestry of characters and sub-plots, showcasing Dickens's sharp critique of the 19th-century English judicial system. Central to the narrative is John Jarndyce, embroiled in a protracted legal battle over an estate, affecting his wards Richard Carstone and Ada Clare. The story traverses from London's slums to noble mansions, highlighting themes of treachery, discovery, and the human experience. Blending comedy with social commentary, it encompasses elements of mystery, tragedy, murder, redemption, and enduring love.