The Lamplighter (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161467680)

The Lamplighter is a novel written by Charles Dickens. The story revolves around a young orphan girl named Emily who is taken in by a wealthy couple, Mr. and Mrs. Brownlow. Emily's life takes a turn for the better as she is given a new home and a chance at a better life. However, she soon discovers that her past is not as far behind her as she thought. Her mother, who abandoned her as a child, returns to town and threatens to reveal Emily's true identity. Along the way, Emily meets a lamplighter named Redlaw who has a mysterious past of his own. Together, they navigate the challenges of their respective pasts and form a bond that helps them overcome their struggles. The Lamplighter explores themes of identity, class, and the power of forgiveness. It is a heartwarming and poignant tale that showcases Dickens' skill as a storyteller.That's it, ' said the chairman. 'Compensation. They didn't give it him, though, and then he got very fond of his country all at once, and went about saying that gas was a death-blow to his native land, and that it was a plot of the radicals to ruin the country and destroy the oil and cotton trade for ever, and that the whales would go and kill themselves privately, out of sheer spite and vexation at not being caught.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: 1161467688
ISBN-13: 9781161467680
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 22
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d