Bleak House

EAN : 9791041820849

DICKENS CHARLES

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EAN : 9791041820849

Paru le : 11 oct. 2023

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041820849
Réf. fournisseur : 310304
Date Parution : 11 oct. 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 760
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:41 mm
Poids : 964gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens is a complex narrative that intertwines the lives of several characters, all connected through the interminable Chancery case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce. The novel opens with a vivid description of the foggy, oppressive atmosphere of London, setting the stage for the legal quagmire that is the Court of Chancery. The story follows Esther Summerson, an orphan raised by her stern godmother, who learns of her mysterious parentage and the shadow it casts over her life. Esther's journey begins when she is taken under the wing of the benevolent John Jarndyce, a party to the Chancery suit, who offers her a home at Bleak House. The narrative shifts between Esther's personal growth and the broader societal critique of the legal system. Dickens uses the Chancery case as a metaphor for the inefficiencies and injustices of the legal process, highlighting how it consumes the lives and fortunes of those involved. The novel also explores themes of social class, family secrets, and the quest for identity, as Esther uncovers the truth about her lineage and her connection to the aristocratic Lady Dedlock. Throughout the novel, Dickens employs a rich tapestry of characters, each with their own stories and struggles, to paint a vivid picture of Victorian society. The narrative is both a personal coming-of-age story for Esther and a broader social commentary on the era's legal and social issues. As the Chancery case drags on, the lives of the characters become increasingly intertwined, leading to revelations and resolutions that underscore the novel's themes of justice, compassion, and redemption.
Biographie : Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) est considéré comme le plus grand romancier de l'époque victorienne. Il est l'auteur d'immenses classiques de la littérature.