{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-charles-dickens-dickensian-wit-and-wisdom-for-our-times-hardcover","title":"The Little Book of Charles Dickens: Dickensian Wit and Wisdom for Our Times - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOrange Hippo!\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The greatest writer of his time.\" (George Orwell)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author of 20 much-loved novels and novellas, Charles Dickens combined humor and pathos to explore Victorian society in all its shades. Widely praised for his rich narratives and larger-than-life characters, he was not only a celebrity author but also an admired social reformer. Moving from the refined drawing rooms of the upper classes to the horrors of the workhouse or the filthy back streets of London, Dickens' writings shone a light on the harsh inequalities of the times. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Dickens\u003c\/i\u003e showcases wonderful quotes from the author's writings, alongside fascinating facts about his life and achievements. By turns witty, comic, insightful and wise, this delightful volume is a fitting tribute to a literary giant. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAMPLE QUOTE: \u003cbr\u003e \"It is said that the children of the very poor are not brought up, but dragged up.\" \u003cbr\u003e Bleak House\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAMPLE FACT: \u003cbr\u003e When Dickens was 12 years old, his father was sent to a debtor's prison. Forced to become the family's main breadwinner, the young Dickens worked at Warren's Blacking Factory, where he was paid a pittance for pasting labels onto bottles of shoe polish. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 5.5 x 4.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 11, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128817819800,"sku":"9781800692039","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/aGJTN0xJNXVwcWo4eCtYZXpENmROdz09.webp?v=1779198685","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-charles-dickens-dickensian-wit-and-wisdom-for-our-times-hardcover","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}