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Our Mutual Friend (Penguin Classics)
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Charles Dickens'S Last Complete Novel And A Glorious Satire Spanning All Levels Of Victorian Societyour Mutual Friend Centres On An Inheritance Old Harmon'S Profitable Dust Heaps And Its Legatees, Young John Harmon, Presumed Drowned When A Body Is Pulled Out Of The River Thames, And Kindly Dustman Mr Boffin, To Whom The Fortune Defaults. With Brilliant Satire, Dickens Portrays A Dark, Macabre London, Inhabited By Such Disparate Characters As Gaffer Hexam, Scavenging The River For Corpses; Enchanting, Mercenary Bella Wilfer; The Socialclimbing Veneerings; And The Unscrupulous Streettrader Silas Wegg. The Novel Is Richly Symbolic In Its Vision Of Death And Renewal In A City Dominated By The Fetid Thames, And The Corrupting Power Of Money. Our Mutual Friend Uses Text Of The First Volume Edition Of 1865 And Includes Original Illustrations, A Chronology And Revised Further Reading. As Adrian Poole Writes In His Introduction To This New Edition, 'In Its Vast Scope And Perilous Ambitions It Has Much In Common With Bleak House And Little Dorrit, But Its Manner Is More Stealthy, On Edge, Enigmatic.'For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,700 Titles, Penguin Classics Represents A Global Bookshelf Of The Best Works Throughout History And Across Genres And Disciplines. Readers Trust The Series To Provide Authoritative Texts Enhanced By Introductions And Notes By Distinguished Scholars And Contemporary Authors, As Well As Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Our Mutual Friend'? A: 'Our Mutual Friend' explores themes of inheritance, wealth, and the social dynamics of Victorian society, focusing on the impact of money on human relationships and moral values.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Our Mutual Friend'? A: The author of 'Our Mutual Friend' is Charles Dickens, a prominent English novelist known for his vivid characters and social commentary.
- Q: How many pages does 'Our Mutual Friend' have? A: 'Our Mutual Friend' contains 928 pages, providing an extensive reading experience.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this edition of 'Our Mutual Friend'? A: This edition of 'Our Mutual Friend' is bound in paperback, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Our Mutual Friend' published? A: 'Our Mutual Friend' was published on February 1, 1998, as part of the Penguin Classics series.
- Q: Does this edition include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of 'Our Mutual Friend' includes original illustrations, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: Is 'Our Mutual Friend' suitable for readers new to Dickens? A: Yes, 'Our Mutual Friend' is suitable for new readers as it provides a rich narrative and is enhanced by introductions and notes that help contextualize the story.
- Q: What additional features does this edition offer? A: This edition offers a chronology of events and revised further reading suggestions, making it a valuable resource for understanding the novel's context.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Our Mutual Friend'? A: 'Our Mutual Friend' is classified as a classic novel, specifically within the genre of literary fiction.
- Q: Why is 'Our Mutual Friend' considered a significant work? A: 'Our Mutual Friend' is significant as it is Charles Dickens's last complete novel, showcasing his mastery of character development and social critique.