The Complete Works of Charles Dickens (in 30 Volumes, Illustrated)
The Old Curiosity Shop, Vol. I
- 430 pages
- 16 hours of reading
The significance of Charles Dickens in literature and Western civilization is profound, marking him as the first international celebrity in fiction. He revolutionized storytelling with his episodic structure and cliffhangers, shaping modern film and television narratives. Dickens also crafted the enduring image of Victorian London, and his characters, such as Oliver Twist and Ebenezer Scrooge, have transcended literature to become mythic figures in cultural history.
