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    Charles Dickens and the Great Theatre of the World

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    A short biography of Charles Dickens by acclaimed actor and writer Simon Callow that offers a fresh perspective on one of the greatest novelists in the English language in a lively, highly readable account. "It has all the gusto that a popular biography of Dickens-a man who "could do nothing by halves"-should possess. . . . The best biography for Dickens newcomers and a wonderful read for all."-Library Journal

    Dickens was one of the first true celebrity authors. Thousands of fans in Britain and America eagerly awaited each new installment of his stories and flocked to see him on his legendary speaking tours. Not only did he create an incredible cast of characters on the page, but he was also a dazzling mimic and storyteller, and he wrote, stage-managed, and acted in plays for the public. Throughout his life, from his childhood performances in pubs to his legendarily powerful reading tours, Dickens was fanatical about the stage. Callow reveals Dickens's genius on and off the page and offers a compelling insight into a life that was driven as much by performance and showmanship as by literature.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateAug 7, 2012
    ISBN9780385360197
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      I've read other biographies of Dickens, but this one was very readable and added the element of Dickens' love of and use of theater in his works to consideration. This added a new perspective to Dickens' work. As a stand alone biography, this book does not deal in depth with some issues such as Dickens' marriage and relationship with his family, and also his relationships with other writers. But as an additional biography, it definitely adds something useful to the field.