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Titles in This Set
Great Expectations
Oliver Twist
A Tale of Two Cities
Hard Times
A Christmas Carol
The Pickwick Papers – Part I
The Pickwick Papers – Part II
David Copperfield – Part I
David Copperfield – Part II
Nicholas Nickleby – Part I
Nicholas Nickleby – Part II
Charles Dickens Selected Short Stories
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124028138
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Age Range: Young Adult / Adult (Classic Fiction)
Overview
Discover Victorian Britain's greatest storyteller with this twelve-book Charles Dickens paperback collection. Bringing together his most celebrated novels alongside a volume of short stories, this set suits new readers and lifelong Dickens fans alike. Longer novels are split into accessible parts, making his sprawling narratives less daunting while still delivering the wit and unforgettable characters he is famous for.
About the Books
This twelve-volume set gathers some of the most enduring works of English literature. Great Expectations follows orphan Pip's journey from Kent's marshes to London society, while Oliver Twist exposes the grim underworld of Victorian workhouses through a young orphan's eyes. A Tale of Two Cities unfolds against the French Revolution, contrasting London and Paris in a story of sacrifice and redemption. Hard Times critiques industrial England, and A Christmas Carol follows miserly Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation. The Pickwick Papers, split into two parts, charts the comic misadventures of Samuel Pickwick's club. David Copperfield, also in two parts, is Dickens's most autobiographical novel, tracing its hero from a hard childhood to success as a writer. Nicholas Nickleby, in two volumes, follows a young man's fight against cruelty as he supports his family. Rounding off the set, Charles Dickens Selected Short Stories showcases his skill in shorter form. Together, these twelve books offer a broad overview of Dickens's extraordinary body of work.
- Twelve-book paperback set covering Dickens's most important novels and stories
- Longer novels split into manageable two-part volumes for easier reading
- Includes perennial favourites such as A Christmas Carol and Great Expectations
- Great value way to build a classic fiction library in one purchase
- Ideal gift for literature students, book collectors and Dickens enthusiasts
- Compact paperback format is easy to store, display and travel with
About the Author
Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was an English novelist and journalist widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era. Born in Portsmouth, his own childhood experiences of poverty shaped the social conscience running through his fiction. He created some of literature's most memorable characters, tackling issues such as poverty, class and injustice while entertaining readers with humour and warmth. His novels, many first published in serial form, remain widely read and studied around the world today.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This set makes Dickens's finest work approachable, pairing familiar classics with lesser-known gems. Whether studying, gifting or building your bookshelf, it's a great-value way to own twelve essential pieces of English literature in one go.
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