Barnaby Rudge
Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens, published by Wordsworth Editions in 1998, is a New Ed edition comprising 573 pages. This historical and political novel focuses on the notorious ‘No Popery’ riots of 1780, instigated by Lord George Gordon, which caused widespread turmoil in London. Dickens addresses themes of prejudice, intolerance, and religious bigotry, highlighting the villains who exploit these issues for their own gain.
Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of the riots, intertwined with a mysterious murder and a romance marked by forbidden love, treachery, and heroism. The narrative features a cast of memorably strange, comic, and grotesque characters, reflecting the complexities of human nature and societal issues. With illustrations by Hablot K. Browne and George Cattermole, along with a new introduction by Cedric Watts, this edition offers a rich exploration of the historical context and its relevance to contemporary political discussions.
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Illustrations by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz) and George Cattermole, with a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex.
This vivid historical and political novel by Dickens is centred on the infamous ‘No Popery’ riots, instigated by Lord George Gordon, which terrorised London in 1780. Dickens’ targets are prejudice, intolerance, religious bigotry and nationalistic fervour, together with the villains who exploit these for selfish ends.
His intense account of the riots is interwoven with the mysterious tale of a long-unsolved murder and with a romance involving forbidden love, treachery and heroism. Barnaby Rudge abounds in memorably strange, comic and grotesque characters. Furthermore, recent historical events have renewed its political topicality.
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