"Schwere Zeiten" ist ein Roman von Charles Dickens. Der Originaltitel lautet "Hard Times".

Schwere Zeiten

A Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens. It was first published by Chapman & Hall on 19 December 1843. Carol tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation resulting from a supernatural visit by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. The book was written and published in early Victorian era Britain, a period when there was strong nostalgia for old Christmas traditions together with the introduction of new customs, such as Christmas trees and greeting cards. Dickens' sources for the tale appear to be many and varied, but are, principally, the humiliating experiences of his childhood, his sympathy for the poor, and various Christmas stories and fairy tales.

Un chant de Noël

Follow the captivating journey of young Pip, an orphan with dreams of escaping his humble beginnings. Unexpectedly, he receives a mysterious fortune from an unknown benefactor, altering his life forever. As Pip navigates the treacherous waters of love, ambition, and betrayal, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including the reclusive Miss Havisham and the enigmatic convict, Magwitch. Dickens' timeless classic takes readers on a rollercoaster of emotions, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and the true meaning of wealth. Delve into the intricacies of Victorian society in this masterfully crafted tale that stands as a testament to the enduring power of redemption and self-discovery.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a world-renowned English writer. He is famous for his novels that depict the social realities of Victorian England. Among his most well-known works are "Oliver Twist" (1837-1839), "David Copperfield" (1849-1850), "Great Expectations" (1860-1861), and "A Christmas Carol" (1843). Dickens was a keen observer of the society of his time, shedding light on inequalities, poverty, and injustices. His writing style was characterized by humor, vivacity, and compassion for marginalized characters. Dickens contributed to shaping English literature, and his legacy still endures today.

Great Expectations

Maltraité par un beau-père tyrannique, le jeune David Copperfiled est arraché à sa mère et envoyé dans la terrible Pension Salem. Abandonné, exploité, il est sauvé d'une enfance misérable par l'affection de sa tante. Mais bien des épreuves attendant encore David avant qu'il ne parvienne à se construire une vie d'homme et à trouver le bonheur...

David Copperfield - Tome 1

Ce quatrième volume des oeuvres de Dickens dans la Pléiade réunit deux romans comme ils l'ont été à l'origine dans une publication périodique. À cette forme répondent admirablement, dans Le Magasin d'antiquités, les haltes du voyage de la petite Nell et de son infortuné grand-père. Tout différent, Barnabé Rudge s'inspire des émeutes qui déferlèrent sur Londres en 1780. Roman historique? Sans doute, mais surtout roman de la fatalité, qui fait grouiller à nos yeux tout un petit monde avec ses soucis et ses intrigues, pour montrer ce qu'ils deviennent dans la bourrasque.

Le magasin d'antiquités ; Barnabé Rudge ; roman sur les émeutes de 178

Les grandes espérances ; le mystère d'Edwin Drood ; récits pour Noël

"The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems - Illustrated" is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season.

This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more. These stories and poems capture the spirit of Christmas through diverse voices, styles, and settings, offering readers a diverse and enriching experience.
Contents:
Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol
The Chimes
G.K. Chesterton
A Christmas Carol
L.M. Montgomery
The Red Room
A Christmas Mistake
A Christmas Inspiration
The Josephs' Christmas
Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket
The Osbornes' Christmas
Bertie's New Year
Ida's New Year Cake
The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road
Clorinda's Gifts
The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner
The Unforgotten One
Christmas at Red Butte
Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner
L. Frank Baum
A Kidnapped Santa Claus
Little Bun Rabbit
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Mark Twain
A Letter from Santa Claus
Louisa May Alcott
A Country Christmas
Cousin Tribulation's Story
What the Bell Saw and Said
Tilly's Christmas
Tessa's Surprises
Kate's Choice
The Boys' Joke, And Who Got The Best Of It
The Quiet Little Woman
Rosa's Tale
A Christmas Dream and How It Came True
A Christmas Turkey, And How It Came
A Merry Christmas
Leo Tolstoy
A Russian Christmas Party
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Christmas Bells
The Three Kings
Nikolai Gogol
Christmas Eve
William Dean Howells
Christmas Everyday
The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express
Joseph Rudyard Kipling
Christmas in India
Elizabeth Harrison
Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe
John Milton
On the Morning of Christ's Nativity
Hans Christian Andersen
The Fir Tree
The Little Match Girl
Selma Lagerlof
A Christmas Guest
The Holy Night
The Legend of the Christmas Rose
Clement Moore
The Night Before Christmas
Henry van Dyke
The Other Wise Man
Beatrix Potter
The Tailor of Gloucester
Anton Chehov
Vanka
O. Henry
The Gift of the Magi
Christmas by Injunction
Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking
A Chaparral Christmas Gift
An Unfinished Christmas Story
Hesba Stretton
The Christmas Child
Kenneth Grahame
The Wind in the Willows
Robert Louis Stevenson
Christmas at Sea
Markheim
Winter Time
Walter Scott
Christmas In The Olden Time
Alfred Tennyson
Ring out, wild bells
Abbie Farwell Brown
The Christmas Angel
Anthony Trollope
Christmas at Thompson Hall
Thomas Hardy
The Oxen
William Butler Yeats
The Magi
William Makepeace Thackeray
The Mahogany Tree
Charles Kingsley
Christmas Day
Eugene Field
Jest 'Fore Christmas
Emily Dickinson
The Savior must have been a docile Gentleman
Willa Cather
The Burglar's Christmas
Arthur Conan Doyle
The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
A Christmas Tree and a Wedding
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The Christmas-Box
Washington Irving
Christmas
The Stage-Coach
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
The Christmas Dinner
George MacDonald
Christmas Day and Everyday
The Christmas Child
Christmas Meditation
A Christmas Prayer
A Christmas Carol
My Uncle Peter
Mary's Lullaby
Christmas-Day
The Gifts of the Child Christ
That Holy Thing
Christmas
Christmas Song of the Old Children
King Cole
A Song for Christmas
James Joyce
The Dead
Saki
Bertie's Christmas Eve
William Shakespeare
Song of the Holly
The Gracious Time
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Christmas; or, The Good Fairy
The First Christmas of New England
Betty's Bright Idea
Christmas in Poganuc
Oscar Wilde
The Selfish Giant

The Big Book of Christmas. Classic Stories and Poems. (100 Books)

Esther Summerson, modeste orpheline, a d'abord été recueillie par sa tante, puis par le notable John Jarndyce, propriétaire de Bleak House, qu'elle croit être son père. En réalité, elle est la fille d'un certain Nemo, ancien officier, et de Lady Dedlock, qui, croyant sa fille morte, est partie finir ses jours à l'abri des regards... L'excellent Jarndyce, père de Richard et Ada, s'est occupé d'Esther comme de sa propre fille, après avoir songé à l'épouser... Mais qu'adviendra-t-il de son héritage ? Tous les protagonistes du roman seront, l'un après l'autre, impliqués dans cette sombre question, ressort principal de l'intrigue, et passeront des années dans les tribunaux à régler leurs litiges. Neuvième roman de Dickens, Bleak House parut en feuilleton de mars 1852 à septembre 1853. S'appuyant sur son expérience de clerc, Dickens y dépeint l'état déplorable du système judiciaire anglais, qui sera d'ailleurs réformé en 1870. Son sens du suspense a inspiré La Pierre de Lune de Wilkie Collins (Archipoche, mars 2013).

Bleak House T2 : Le choix d'Esther

Né dans un hospice, Oliver Twist n'a que neuf ans quand il est placé  comme apprenti chez un croque-mort. Affamé et maltraité, il s'enfuit et gagne Londres.  Il tombe alors entre les griffes du terrible Fagin, chef d'une bande de jeunes pickpockets qui a élu refuge dans les bas-fonds de la capitale... 

Le petit orphelin parviendra-t-il à échapper à son destin et à trouver sa place en ce monde ? Un roman inoubliable en version abrégée.

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