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Dickensland: The Curious History Of Dickens'S London,Used
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The intriguing history of Dickenss London, showing how tourists have reimagined and reinvented the Dickensian metropolis for more than 150 yearsJackson paints a vivid and detailed picture of the city as it was. . . . Dickens, who was no stranger to the instructive and comedic joys of pedantry, would surely have approved.Ann Alicia Garza, Times Literary SupplementTourists have sought out the landmarks, streets, and alleys of Charles Dickenss London ever since the death of the worldrenowned author. Late Victorians and Edwardians were obsessed with tracking down the locationsdubbed Dickenslandthat famously featured in his novels. But his fans were faced with a city that was undergoing rapid redevelopment, where literary shrines were far from sacred. Over the following century, sites connected with Dickens were demolished, relocated, and reimagined.Lee Jackson traces the fascinating history of Dickensian tourism, exploring both real Victorian London and a fictional city shaped by fandom, tourism, and heritage entrepreneurs. Beginning with the late nineteenth century, Jackson investigates key sites of literary pilgrimage and their relationship with Dickens and his work, revealing hidden, reinvented, and even faked locations. From vanishing coaching inns to submerged riverside stairs, hidden burial grounds to apocryphal shops, Dickensland charts the curious history of an imaginary world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Dickensland: The Curious History of Dickens's London'? A: The book explores the history of Dickensian tourism in London, detailing how tourists have engaged with the locations featured in Charles Dickens's works over the past 150 years.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dickensland: The Curious History of Dickens's London'? A: The author is Lee Jackson, who provides insights into both real and fictional aspects of Dickens's London.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will learn about the evolution of Dickensian landmarks, the impact of tourism on these sites, and the ways in which Dickens's fictional city has been reimagined throughout history.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dickensland: The Curious History of Dickens's London' have? A: The book has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Dickensland: The Curious History of Dickens's London' published? A: The book was published on September 26, 2023.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of Charles Dickens? A: Yes, this book is ideal for fans of Charles Dickens, as it delves into the history and locations significant to his life and works.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Dickensland: The Curious History of Dickens's London'? A: The book explores themes of literary pilgrimage, urban redevelopment, and the relationship between fiction and tourism.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or maps of Dickens's London? A: The product details do not specify any illustrations or maps; however, readers may find the narrative descriptions vivid enough to visualize the settings.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in literary history, tourism, and the cultural impact of Charles Dickens will find this book particularly beneficial.