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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Our Mutual Friend
Book • 2013
Our Mutual Friend, a novel by Charles Dickens, explores themes of wealth, poverty, and social class in Victorian London.
The story revolves around the inheritance of a fortune left in the form of dead bodies found in the River Thames.
Dickens satirizes the materialistic values of the wealthy elite and the struggles of the working class.
The novel features a complex cast of characters, each grappling with their own moral dilemmas.
Our Mutual Friend is a complex and multifaceted work, showcasing Dickens' skill in creating memorable characters and weaving together multiple storylines.
The story revolves around the inheritance of a fortune left in the form of dead bodies found in the River Thames.
Dickens satirizes the materialistic values of the wealthy elite and the struggles of the working class.
The novel features a complex cast of characters, each grappling with their own moral dilemmas.
Our Mutual Friend is a complex and multifaceted work, showcasing Dickens' skill in creating memorable characters and weaving together multiple storylines.
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Mentioned for its portrayal of Jewish characters.
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Charles Dickens | A Very Dickens Christmas | 3
Mentioned by Andrew O'Hagan when discussing his influences, particularly its use of the River Thames as a central motif.
The Great London Novel, with Andrew O'Hagan
