Tales from Dickens by Hallie Erminie Rives and Charles Dickens

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Author Rives, Hallie Erminie, 1876-1956
Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
LoC No. 05040408
Title Tales from Dickens
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The Old Curiosity Shop -- Oliver Twist -- Barnaby Rudge -- David Copperfield -- Great expectations -- Nicholas Nickleby -- Dombey and Son -- The Pickwick papers -- Little Dorrit -- Martin Chuzzlewit -- Our mutual friend -- A tale of two cities -- Bleak House -- Hard times -- The mystery of Edwin Drood.
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Asad Razzaki, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Tales from Dickens" by Hallie Erminie Rives is a collection of adapted stories drawn from the works of Charles Dickens, likely written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an introduction to some of Dickens's most beloved characters and narratives, including tales about "Little Nell" from "The Old Curiosity Shop," Oliver Twist from "Oliver Twist," and other notable figures from his extensive literary repertoire. This collection aims to bring light to Dickens's exploration of themes surrounding poverty, kindness, and the struggles of the human spirit. The opening portion of the book begins with a nostalgic tribute to Charles Dickens, detailing his early life, struggles, and the origins of his literary genius. It touches upon the profound impact of his difficult childhood experiences, including his father’s imprisonment for debt and his subsequent reliance on hard work and storytelling as a means of expression. Following this introduction, the narrative transitions into a summary of "The Old Curiosity Shop," where we meet the central characters, Little Nell and her grandfather, Mr. Trent. Their poignant struggles against poverty and the malevolent influence of Quilp set the stage for a tale of resilience and the bond between family in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 -- Adaptations
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EBook-No. 30127
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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