Bibliograph

Barnaby Rudge, a tale of the riots of 'eighty, Charles Dickens ; edited with an introduction and notes by John Bowen

Type

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Barnaby Rudge, a tale of the riots of 'eighty, Charles Dickens ; edited with an introduction and notes by John Bowen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [xxxv]-xxxix)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Barnaby Rudge

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Charles Dickens ; edited with an introduction and notes by John Bowen

Sub title

a tale of the riots of 'eighty

Summary

This novel is set against the infamous "No Popery" riots that were instigated by Lord Geroge Gordon in 1780, and terrorized London for days. Prejudice, intolerance, religious and nationalistic fervour, together with the villains who would exploit these political ends are Dicken's targets

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