A short biography of Charles Dickens by acclaimed actor and writer Simon Callow that offers a fresh perspective on one of the greatest novelists in the English language in a lively, highly readable account. "It has all the gusto that a popular biography of Dickens--a man who "could do nothing by halves"--should possess. . . . The best biography for Dickens newcomers and a wonderful read for all."-- Library Journal Dickens was one of the first true celebrity authors. Thousands of fans in Britain and America eagerly awaited ...
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A short biography of Charles Dickens by acclaimed actor and writer Simon Callow that offers a fresh perspective on one of the greatest novelists in the English language in a lively, highly readable account. "It has all the gusto that a popular biography of Dickens--a man who "could do nothing by halves"--should possess. . . . The best biography for Dickens newcomers and a wonderful read for all."-- Library Journal Dickens was one of the first true celebrity authors. Thousands of fans in Britain and America eagerly awaited each new installment of his stories and flocked to see him on his legendary speaking tours. Not only did he create an incredible cast of characters on the page, but he was also a dazzling mimic and storyteller, and he wrote, stage-managed, and acted in plays for the public. Throughout his life, from his childhood performances in pubs to his legendarily powerful reading tours, Dickens was fanatical about the stage. Callow reveals Dickens's genius on and off the page and offers a compelling insight into a life that was driven as much by performance and showmanship as by literature.
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Fair. May contain writing notes highlighting bends or folds. Text is readable book is clean and pages and cover mostly intact. May show normal wear and tear. Item may be missing CD. May include library marks.
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New. A short biography of Charles Dickens by acclaimed actor and writer Simon Callow that offers a fresh perspective on one of the greatest novelists in the English language in a lively, highly readable account. "It has all the gusto that a popular biography of Dickensâ”a man who "could do nothing by halves"â”should possess....The best biography for Dickens newcomers and a wonderful read for all."â”Library Journal Dickens was one of the first true celebrity authors. Thousands of fans in Britain and America eagerly awaited each new installment of his stories and flocked to see him on his legendary speaking tours. Not only did he create an incredible cast of characters on the page, but he was also a dazzling mimic and storyteller, and he wrote, stage-managed, and acted in plays for the public. Throughout his life, from his childhood performances in pubs to his legendarily powerful reading tours, Dickens was fanatical about the stage. Callow reveals Dickens's genius on and off the page and offers a compelling insight into a life that was driven as much by performance and showmanship as by literature.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; A delightful, lively, colorful biography of Charles Dickens, one of the greatest novelists in the English language, by an author who admires his subject--and understands him. Trade Paperback in Very Good Condition. First Vintage Printing. Original in Hardcover printed in Great Britain, 2012. Cover of brown and cream is clean with slight wear around edges, tight and solid glued binding, pages clean and unmarked. Callow reveals Dickens' genius and offers compelling insight into a life that was driven as much by performance and showmanship as by literary efforts. xiii + 370 pages. Bibliography and Index. 8 x 5.25 inches. 2012, Vintage Books/Random House, Inc, New York, New York, USA.
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