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Barnaby Rudge
A Tale of the Riots of Eighty
Book • 1840
The novel is set in the late 18th century and revolves around the Gordon Riots of 1780, a period of anti-Catholic violence in London.
It follows the story of Barnaby Rudge, a simpleminded young man who becomes embroiled in the riots, and his pet raven, Grip.
The narrative also involves a forbidden love between Emma Haredale, a Catholic, and Edward Chester, a Protestant, and delves into the complex relationships between fathers and sons.
The story is characterized by Dickens's vivid portrayal of London's streets and the violent underbelly of the city during this tumultuous period.
It follows the story of Barnaby Rudge, a simpleminded young man who becomes embroiled in the riots, and his pet raven, Grip.
The narrative also involves a forbidden love between Emma Haredale, a Catholic, and Edward Chester, a Protestant, and delves into the complex relationships between fathers and sons.
The story is characterized by Dickens's vivid portrayal of London's streets and the violent underbelly of the city during this tumultuous period.
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