Charles Dickens

Four superlative stage adaptations by contemporary playwrights, giving bold new interpretations of classic novels This volume, relaunching the Frontline Intelligence series, contains stage adaptations by contemporary dramatists of well-known, well-loved classics. Included are Jane Austen's "Emma" by Michael Fry, John Cleland's "The Life and Times of Fanny Hill" by April De Angelis, Charles Dickens's "Great Expectations" by John Clifford and George Eliot's "The Mill on the Floss" by Helen Edmundson. The introduction by Michael Fry discusses the issue of adapting classics in context.

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This collection showcases the breadth of Charles Dickens's talent, featuring both his celebrated novel, "Great Expectations", and his insightful travel writing, "Italy and America." "Great Expectations" follows the orphan Pip as he navigates social class, love, and personal growth in Victorian England, offering a timeless exploration of ambition and redemption. "Italy and America" presents Dickens's observations and reflections on his travels, providing a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century society beyond England. Together, these works illustrate Dickens's remarkable ability to capture the human condition and offer enduring commentary on society and culture. Readers will appreciate the wit, social commentary, and masterful storytelling that define Dickens's literary legacy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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