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The book explores how Dickens's portrayal of London serves as a multifaceted symbol, incorporating elements like crowds, rivers, and railway systems. It focuses on his unique interpretation of the city to critically engage with traditional Christian themes, particularly regarding revelation, renunciation, and regeneration. Through this lens, the work delves into the interplay between urban life and spiritual discourse in Dickens's narratives.
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Dickens and the Unreal City, K. Smith
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Dickens and the Unreal City
- Subtitle
- Searching for Spiritual Significance in Nineteenth-Century London
- Language
- English
- Authors
- K. Smith
- Publisher
- Palgrave MacMillan UK
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 244
- ISBN13
- 9781349360741
- Category
- Fiction, About Literature, World history
- Description
- The book explores how Dickens's portrayal of London serves as a multifaceted symbol, incorporating elements like crowds, rivers, and railway systems. It focuses on his unique interpretation of the city to critically engage with traditional Christian themes, particularly regarding revelation, renunciation, and regeneration. Through this lens, the work delves into the interplay between urban life and spiritual discourse in Dickens's narratives.