Charles Dickens (Bloom's Major Novelists)

This volume is designed to present biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on Dickens' best-known or most important works. Following Harold Bloom’s editor’s note and introduction is a detailed biography of the author, discussing major life events and important literary accomplishments. A plot summary of each novel follows, tracing significant themes, patterns, and motifs in the work.

CONTENTS
User's Guide
Editor's Note
Introduction
Biography of Charles Dickens
- Plot Summary of Great Expectations
- List of Characters in Great Expectations
- Critical Views on Great Expectations
- Plot Summary of Bleak House
- List of Characters in Bleak House
- Critical Views on Bleak House
- Plot Summary of David Copperfield
- List of Characters in David Copperfield
- Critical Views on David Copperfield
- Plot Summary of A Tale of Two Cities
- A List of Characters in A Tale of Two Cities
- Critical Views on A Tale of Two Cities
Works by Charles Dickens
Works about Charles Dickens
Index of Themes and Ideas