300 Illustrations from the Works of Dickens

Author: Zhang Wei Editor
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is the great writer in the history of British literature who can be compared to Shakespeare. As one of the most outstanding literary giants of the 19th century, his reputation and works have long surpassed the borders of Britain and are familiar to readers all over the world. This book selects 11 of his works, including David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, The Pickwick Papers, The Old Curiosity Shop, and Little Dorrit, among others, and extracts over 300 exquisite illustrations from the original English versions, paired with concise text. Together, they form a series of panoramic scenes that recreate various aspects of British social life and diverse characters in the 19th century. Compared to reading Chinese translations, this offers a more vivid, intuitive, and pleasing experience. It is worth noting that the artists of these illustrations, such as George Cruikshank, John Leech, and Harry Furniss (pen name Fitz), were all renowned British painters designated by Dickens. Therefore, for art enthusiasts, this is an invaluable reference source.