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Dickens vs Tolstoy: The Battle Of The Great 19th-century Novelists PART 2

Intelligence Squared

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The Battle of Literary Styles: Understanding Dickens and Tolstoy

This chapter presents a spirited debate between two literary giants, Dickens and Tolstoy, highlighting their differing styles and philosophies. The speaker champions Tolstoy for his depth and relevance to contemporary experiences, while offering a critique of Dickens’s more melodramatic approach.

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