Great Ideas V Night Walks
Great Ideas V Night Walks by Charles Dickens is a UK edition published by National Geographic Books on September 21, 2010. This 128-page work presents a collection of essays where Dickens reflects on his experiences as an insomniac, choosing to explore London during the early hours. Through his nocturnal walks, he uncovers the realities of homelessness, drunkenness, and vice, showcasing his keen observations of the city’s complexities.
Readers will find Dickens’s insights into urban life as he navigates the streets, revealing the harsh truths of society. This edition contributes to the Great Ideas series, which highlights influential works that have shaped perspectives throughout history. Dickens’s essays not only document his personal journey but also serve as a commentary on the broader social issues of his time, making this collection a significant exploration of literary themes related to urban existence and human experience.
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Charles Dickens describes in Night Walks his time as an insomniac, when he decided to cure himself by walking through London in the small hours, and discovered homelessness, drunkenness and vice on the streets. This collection of essays shows Dickens as one of the greatest visionaries of the city in all its variety and cruelty.
GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves – and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives – and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
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