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Title: Bleak House
Original Publication: [S.l. : s.n.], 1853
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Donald Lainson, Toronto, Canada and revised by Thomas Berger and Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
Summary: "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century that explores the themes of social justice, the inefficiencies of the legal system, and the personal struggles of its characters. The narrative primarily revolves around several characters involved in the interminable court case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, delving into their lives, relationships, and the pervasive influence of the legal system on their choices and fates. The story is introduced through the eyes of Esther Summerson, a young woman of uncertain parentage, who finds herself at the center of the unfolding drama. The opening of "Bleak House" paints a vivid picture of a murky November day in London and the dreary atmosphere of the Court of Chancery, where the proceedings for the case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce are taking place. Dickens introduces the audience to various characters in the court, showcasing their despondency and the seemingly endless nature of their legal troubles. Esther observes the weariness of the court's attendees, including a mad old woman who expects a judgment that never arrives, illustrating the hopelessness associated with the legal entanglement. The narrative establishes a sense of foreboding regarding the Chancery court and hints at the broader societal critique of the legal system, promising readers a multifaceted exploration of justice, morality, and human experience throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
EBook No.: 1023
Published: Aug 1, 1997
Downloads: 4436
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Guardian and ward -- Fiction
Subject: Illegitimate children -- Fiction
Subject: Legal stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Bleak House
Original Publication: [S.l. : s.n.], 1853
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Donald Lainson, Toronto, Canada and revised by Thomas Berger and Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
Summary: "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century that explores the themes of social justice, the inefficiencies of the legal system, and the personal struggles of its characters. The narrative primarily revolves around several characters involved in the interminable court case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, delving into their lives, relationships, and the pervasive influence of the legal system on their choices and fates. The story is introduced through the eyes of Esther Summerson, a young woman of uncertain parentage, who finds herself at the center of the unfolding drama. The opening of "Bleak House" paints a vivid picture of a murky November day in London and the dreary atmosphere of the Court of Chancery, where the proceedings for the case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce are taking place. Dickens introduces the audience to various characters in the court, showcasing their despondency and the seemingly endless nature of their legal troubles. Esther observes the weariness of the court's attendees, including a mad old woman who expects a judgment that never arrives, illustrating the hopelessness associated with the legal entanglement. The narrative establishes a sense of foreboding regarding the Chancery court and hints at the broader societal critique of the legal system, promising readers a multifaceted exploration of justice, morality, and human experience throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
EBook No.: 1023
Published: Aug 1, 1997
Downloads: 4436
Language: English
Subject: London (England) -- Fiction
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Guardian and ward -- Fiction
Subject: Illegitimate children -- Fiction
Subject: Legal stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.