Charles Dickens by Fiona Macdonald
From Oliver Twist and Great Expectations to A Christmas Carol and A Tale of Two Cities, the novels of Charles Dickens are among the best loved and most adapted in English literature. This charming and informative little gift book asks why, what, where, how, and who the Dickens was Charles Dickens? Why did he keep a pet raven that pecked at his children's shins? Why did he have a tunnel built under the road in front of his country house? Find out the answers to these and more questions, learn about his work and his most passionate social causes, and enjoy quirky stories and fascinating trivia about this singularly complex man and consummate artist.
Fiona MacDonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools and colleges and has written numerous books for children and adults. David Antram was born in Brighton, England. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time artist. John James was born in London and studied at the Eastbourne College of Art. He has specialized in illustrating historical subjects since leaving art school in 1982.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781908177155 |
| ISBN 10 | 1908177152 |
| Title | Charles Dickens |
| Author | Fiona Macdonald |
| Series | Very Peculiar History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Salariya Book Company Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |