Bleak House - Charles Dickens - Bog

Bleak House is a novel written by Charles Dickens and published in 1853. The story is set in London during the mid-19th century and revolves around the famous court case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, which has been going on for generations and has caused immense suffering and financial ruin for those involved.The novel follows the lives of several characters who are affected by the case, including Esther Summerson, a young woman who has been raised in secrecy and who becomes embroiled in the case when she becomes the ward of John Jarndyce. Other characters include the scheming lawyer, Mr. Tulkinghorn, the impoverished law clerk, Richard Carstone, and the philanthropic John Jarndyce himself.As the novel progresses, the lives of these characters become increasingly intertwined, and their personal dramas begin to mirror the larger drama of the court case. Along the way, Dickens explores themes of social justice, class conflict, and the corrupting influence of power and money.Bleak House is widely regarded as one of Dickens' greatest works, and is known for its complex narrative structure, vivid characters, and powerful social commentary. It remains a classic of English literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the Victorian era or the works of Charles Dickens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.