Barnaby Rudge: A Tale Of The Riots Of 'Eighty (1901) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120036193)

Barnaby Rudge: A Tale Of The Riots Of �������Eighty is a historical novel written by the renowned English author, Charles Dickens. The book was first published in 1841 and was later reissued in 1901. The story is set in London during the late 18th century and centers around the Gordon Riots of 1780, which were a series of violent protests and riots against the Catholic Relief Act of 1778.The book follows the life of Barnaby Rudge, a simple-minded young man who lives with his mother in a small village outside of London. Barnaby is a loyal and devoted son, but he is easily influenced by others and is often drawn into dangerous situations. His mother is overprotective of him and does everything in her power to shield him from the outside world.As the story unfolds, Barnaby becomes involved with a group of rioters who are protesting against the government's decision to grant more rights to Catholics. He is also befriended by a group of characters, including a young man named Edward Chester, who is seeking to clear his father's name, and a beautiful young woman named Emma Haredale, whose father was murdered during the riots.The book explores themes of loyalty, love, betrayal, and the struggle for justice in a society that is divided by class and religion. It is a gripping and suspenseful tale that offers a vivid portrayal of life in 18th century London, and the social and political tensions that led to the Gordon Riots. Barnaby Rudge is a classic work of literature that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers with its powerful storytelling and memorable characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Dickens
ISBN-10: 1120036194
ISBN-13: 9781120036193
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2009
Pages: 518
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.04d