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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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as his latest instalment.


Matt Forde

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Legacy and British Scandal Special: The Scandalous Life of Charles Dickens | 5
Mentioned for its portrayal of Jewish characters.

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Charles Dickens | A Very Dickens Christmas | 3
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when comparing his essay-writing style to that of Dickens.


Howard Jacobson

Our Revels Now Are Ended
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when discussing his influences, particularly its use of the River Thames as a central motif.

Andrew O'Hagan

The Great London Novel, with Andrew O'Hagan
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as one of the novels where Dickens wrote about Tyler.

Chris Scull

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