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Becoming Dickens: The Invention of a Novelist,Used
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Becoming Dickens tells the story of how an ambitious young Londoner became Englands greatest novelist. In following the twists and turns of Charles Dickenss early career, Robert DouglasFairhurst examines a remarkable double transformation: in reinventing himself Dickens reinvented the form of the novel. It was a highstakes gamble, and Dickens never forgot how differently things could have turned out. Like the hero of Dombey and Son, he remained haunted by what might have been, and what was not.In his own lifetime, Dickens was without rivals. He styled himself simply The Inimitable. But he was not always confident about his standing in the world. From his traumatized childhood to the suicide of his first collaborator and the sudden death of the woman who had a good claim to being the love of his life, Dickens faced powerful obstacles. Before settling on the profession of novelist, he tried his hand at the law and journalism, considered a career in acting, and even contemplated emigrating to the West Indies. Yet with The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, and a groundbreaking series of plays, sketches, and articles, he succeeded in turning every potential breakdown into a breakthrough.DouglasFairhursts provocative new biography, focused on the 1830s, portrays a restless and uncertain Dickens who could not decide on the career path he should take and would never feel secure in his considerable achievements.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Becoming Dickens'? A: The author of 'Becoming Dickens: The Invention of a Novelist' is Robert Douglas-Fairhurst.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Becoming Dickens'? A: 'Becoming Dickens' explores the transformation of Charles Dickens from an ambitious young man into one of England's greatest novelists, focusing on his early career and the challenges he faced.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Becoming Dickens' has a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Becoming Dickens' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Becoming Dickens' published? A: 'Becoming Dickens' was published on May 13, 2013.
- Q: Is 'Becoming Dickens' a new book? A: Yes, 'Becoming Dickens' is in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The current available edition of 'Becoming Dickens' is a reprint.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from reading 'Becoming Dickens'? A: Readers can expect to learn about Charles Dickens's early career, his struggles, and how he reinvented both himself and the novel form.
- Q: Does the book focus on a specific time period in Dickens's life? A: Yes, 'Becoming Dickens' particularly focuses on the 1830s in Charles Dickens's life.
- Q: What makes 'Becoming Dickens' a unique biography? A: 'Becoming Dickens' is unique in its exploration of Dickens's uncertainties and the high-stakes decisions he faced while establishing his career as a novelist.