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Titles in This Set
Oliver Twist
A Christmas Carol
Hard Times
A Tale of Two Cities
Great Expectations
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781398809680
Publisher: Arcturus
Age Range: Adult / Young Adult (14+)
Overview
The Classic Charles Dickens Collection gathers five of the author's most enduring novels into one handsome paperback boxed set, part of the Arcturus Classic Collections series. From foggy Victorian London to the industrial North, these stories capture Dickens' storytelling at its finest. Ideal for newcomers discovering his work for the first time, or lifelong fans wanting a complete set for their shelves, this collection makes a memorable gift or a rewarding addition to any home library.
About the Books
This five-volume paperback set brings together Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Hard Times, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations. In Oliver Twist, readers follow an orphaned boy through the workhouses and criminal underworld of Victorian London, encountering Fagin, the Artful Dodger and the menacing Bill Sikes. A Christmas Carol tells the transformation of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge after visitations from Jacob Marley's ghost and the three Spirits of Christmas. Hard Times delivers Dickens' sharpest social commentary, set amid the grim industrial town of Coketown, while A Tale of Two Cities moves between London and Paris during the turbulence of the French Revolution. Finally, Great Expectations traces Pip's journey from humble beginnings to unexpected fortune, with the unforgettable Miss Havisham among its cast. Across all five novels, Dickens demonstrates his gift for vivid atmosphere, sharp social observation and characters that have become part of the literary canon. Whether read individually or as a complete set, these titles showcase the breadth of Dickens' output — from intimate ghost story to sweeping historical epic — and remain some of the most widely read works in English literature. This boxed set offers an affordable, attractive way to own five classics together, each presented in its own paperback volume with contemporary Arcturus cover artwork designed to sit well on any bookshelf.
- Five complete Dickens novels in one collectible paperback boxed set
- Part of the Arcturus Classic Collections series
- Individual paperback volumes with contemporary cover designs
- Great gift for literature lovers, students and Dickens enthusiasts
- Compact format, ideal for display, travel or gifting
- Timeless stories that remain core reading in English literature
About the Author
Charles Dickens was born in 1812 near Portsmouth, where his father worked as a clerk in the navy pay office. The family's move to London in 1823 brought financial hardship, and young Dickens was sent to work in a blacking warehouse after his father was imprisoned for debt — experiences that profoundly shaped his writing. He began contributing to newspapers in 1833, and the serial publication of Pickwick Papers in 1836 launched his career. Over the following decades he produced his greatest novels, edited literary journals, and became the outstanding social commentator of the Victorian era before his death in June 1870.
Why You'll Love This Collection
A handsome, giftable set bringing together five of Dickens' finest novels in paperback — ideal for building a classic library or introducing a new reader to his work.
Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this listing is for the UK paperback edition with the ISBN stated above.
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