Bleak House
by Charles Dickens
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Jarndyce and Jarndyce
The story weaves together a complex web of characters and plots centered around the interminable Chancery court case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce. The case, involving a contested will, serves as a biting critique of the British legal system's inefficiency and corruption. The narrative alternates between the omniscient voice of an unnamed narrator and the personal account of Esther Summerson, a kind and self-effacing young woman with mysterious parentage.
First published in 1853, this edition is derived from the original book with over 41 black & white illustrations by H. K. Browne. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.
Details
Author(s): Charles Dickens
Illustrator(s): H. K. Browne
Translator(s): None
Dimensions: 6" x 9"
Pages: 752
Font Size: 11 pt
ISBN: 9781649653482
ASIN: 1649653484
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