The Artful Dickens
The Tricks and Ploys of the Great Novelist
Book • 2021
In this book, John Mullan delves into the literary machinations of Charles Dickens, highlighting his use of narrative tricks such as fantastic analogies, comically apt names, and the deployment of coincidences.
Mullan explores how Dickens's techniques, including his use of smells and shifts in tense, contributed to his unique storytelling style and enduring literary impact.
Mullan explores how Dickens's techniques, including his use of smells and shifts in tense, contributed to his unique storytelling style and enduring literary impact.
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