Barnaby Rudge was published in 1841 and was Charles Dickens’ first historical novel. It is his least read book, which surprised me as the story is very interesting. It is based on a real historical event and includes a murder mystery, a talking raven, two romantic dramas, as well as being a social commentary on … Continue reading Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens
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Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens: A Study of Selfishness
‘My main object in this story was, to exhibit in a variety of aspects the commonest of all the vices; to show how Selfishness propagates itself; and to what a grim giant it may grow, from small beginnings.’ This book isn’t one I’d planned to read & it’s not a Dickens’ title that had … Continue reading Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens: A Study of Selfishness
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens
When The Old Curiosity Shop was first published in serial form in 1840 to 1841, its Victorian readers were enamoured with it. The story became an immediate success and so I was a little surprised upon reading the book at how much less enjoyable I found it compared to other books I've read by Dickens. … Continue reading The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
The Storming of the Bastille by Jean-Pierre-Louis-Laurent Houel * Charles Dickens wrote fifteen novels, the final book remained unfinished at the time of his death. Two out of the fifteen were historical fiction - Barnaby Rudge, written in 1841 and A Tale of Two Cities in 1859. * A Tale of Two … Continue reading A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
Keeping Christmas Update
This post follows on from two I did previously: 1 & 2. We're continuing to listen to Handel's Messiah. I found an easier way to follow along if you don't have the CD - check the number of each section and google Handel's Messiah No. 38 (or whatever number you are up to). There are … Continue reading Keeping Christmas Update
Reading for Mother Culture
I've been making an effort to stretch myself in my own reading for a while now and I was very encouraged lately to read Lindafay's article on Mother Culture and decided to write about some books and authors I've been coming into contact with in the past year in particular. Charlotte Mason (1842-1923) … Continue reading Reading for Mother Culture
journey & destination 