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John Forsters original three-volume text is abridged and brought to life with the addition of illuminating extracts from Dickenss own work and from recent criticism, biography and fiction. It is also generously illustrated with materials including original artwork from the serial parts of Dickenss novels, rare photographs and portraits of Dickens and his circle, as well as specially commissioned images from the Charles Dickens Museum of the authors personal possessions and favoured locations.
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John Forster (1812-1876), author, biographer and critic, was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Forsters biography of his close friend and advisee, Charles Dickens, was the first written and continues to be the basis for much of what we know about the author. The two met in 1836 and Dickens modelled the character John Podsnap (Our Mutual Friend) on Forster and the residence of lawyer Tulkinghorn in Bleak House is understood to be derived from Forsters home. Forster saw the manuscripts of nearly all of Dickens's novels before they were published and was appointed as his literary executor. The biography contains many examples of personal correspondence between the two men and offers a unique insight into one of the most influential writers in English Literature.
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The book itself is beautiful -- beautiful illustrations, photographs and pictures. But is it not a replacement for the original extended biography. It is however, a wonderful addition to any Charles Dickens literature. *****
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great looking book... but
14 Nov 2011
When I saw this book I thought the production was beautiful. It is richly illustrated with an attractive layout and even a quality double dust jacket.
I noticed that the main text in the book is an abridgement of the original 3-volume biography, and there appears to be additional material, so I decided to find out who did the editorial work. I was surprised and disappointed when I looked at the history of previous books and academic publications by the general editor of this work (such as "Queer Dickens: Erotics, Families, Masculinities"). While I believe her knowledge and education are much broader than this, much of her publication seems narrowly focused on the idea that homoeroticism and "non-normative families of choice" are affirmed in the work of Dickens and others of the period.
It seems to me that a high quality volume celebrating the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth could be put together by an editor, or editorial team, with a background that has displayed a more balanced and far broader interest in Dickens through their publication history.
I noticed that the main text in the book is an abridgement of the original 3-volume biography, and there appears to be additional material, so I decided to find out who did the editorial work. I was surprised and disappointed when I looked at the history of previous books and academic publications by the general editor of this work (such as "Queer Dickens: Erotics, Families, Masculinities"). While I believe her knowledge and education are much broader than this, much of her publication seems narrowly focused on the idea that homoeroticism and "non-normative families of choice" are affirmed in the work of Dickens and others of the period.
It seems to me that a high quality volume celebrating the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth could be put together by an editor, or editorial team, with a background that has displayed a more balanced and far broader interest in Dickens through their publication history.
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