{"product_id":"charles-dickens-9780233006055","title":"Charles Dickens","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lucinda Hawksley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Andre Deutsch\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Andre Deutsch\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Literary Figures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis biography, written by a direct descendant of Charles Dickens, is the definitive illustrated guide to the author and his work.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Charles Dickens' great-great-great granddaughter, this illustrated biography--with more than 20 images from his personal archive--delves deeply into the author's private life, and reveals how he created some of the world's most beloved novels. It follows Dickens from early childhood, including his time as a child laborer, and his journey to becoming the greatest celebrity of his age. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucinda Dickens Hawksley takes an intimate look at what he was like as a husband, a father, a friend, and an employer; his longing to be an actor; his travels across North America; his year living in Italy; and his great love of France. In addition to Dickens himself, readers meet his fascinating family and his astonishing circle of friends--and will discover how real-life events and personalities were woven into his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReissue, with previously removable documents now printed on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andre Deutsch","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45051474575511,"sku":"9780233006055","price":1682.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780233006055.webp?v=1769199776","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/charles-dickens-9780233006055","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}