MAXnotes Literature Guides: Dickens Dictionary: A Key to the Characters and Places in the Books of Charles Dickens - Softcover

Phillips, Alex J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0878914064 ISBN 13: 9780878914067

Publisher: Research & Education Association,U.S., 2001

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive guide to more than 1,500 Dickens characters from The Artful Dodger to The Zephyr (pseudonym of Mr Mivens in The Pickwick Papers). Over 1,500 entries detail every named character in Dickens' extensive ouvre. From the early Sketches by Boz to the unfinished Edwin Drood, no character - even the most minor - is overlooked. Each entry comprises a brief description of the character and references to all the chapters and important events in which he or she appears. For principal characters there is a selection of quates from the original works. The authors also include an additional 200 entries detailing Dickens' fictional places, societies, and allusions.

About this title

From the Back Cover

REA’s MAXnotes is an insightful series of literature study guides covering over 80 of the most popular literary works.MAXnotes study guides are student friendly and provide all the essentials needed to prepare students for homework, discussions, reports, and exams. Our MAXnotes Dickens Dictionary study guide is a helpful key to the characters and places in the books of Charles Dickens. It also includes synopses of various Dickens’ works. Each entry is presented in alphabetical order with the descriptive passage beneath the entry taken from its respective novel or work. The description of the location of the character or place follows in smaller type. The Dickens Dictionary MAXnotes study guide is a handy resource when preparing for exams or doing homework, and it makes a great companion to the original literary works.

Edition details

• Publisher: Research & Education Association,U.S.
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0878914064
• ISBN 13: 9780878914067
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 408