Charles Dickens and the Great Theatre of the World (Vintage) by Simon Callow - 2012-08-07

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

A short biography of Charles Dickens by acclaimed actor and writer Simon Callow that offers a fresh perspective on one of the greatest novelists in the English language in a lively, highly readable account. "It has all the gusto that a popular biography of Dickens—a man who "could do nothing by halves"—should possess. . . . The best biography for Dickens newcomers and a wonderful read for all."—Library JournalDickens was one of the first true celebrity authors. Thousands of fans in Britain and America eagerly awaited each new installment of his stories and flocked to see him on his legendary speaking tours. Not only did he create an incredible cast of characters on the page, but he was also a dazzling mimic and storyteller, and he wrote, stage-managed, and acted in plays for the public. Throughout his life, from his childhood performances in pubs to his legendarily powerful reading tours, Dickens was fanatical about the stage. Callow reveals Dickens's genius on and off the page and offers a… Read More

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2012. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2012. Paperback. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2012. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York, New York, USA: Vintage Books/Random House, Inc, 2012. Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall. A delightful, lively, colorful biography of Charles Dickens, one of the greatest novelists in the English language, by an author who admires his subject--and understands him. Trade Paperback in Very Good Condition. First Vintage Printing. Original in Hardcover printed in Great Britain, 2012. Cover of brown and cream is clean with slight wear around edges, tight and solid glued binding, pages clean and unmarked. Callow reveals Dickens' genius and offers compelling insight into a life that was driven as much by performance and showmanship as by literary efforts. xiii + 370 pages. Bibliography and Index. 8 x 5.25 inches. 2012, Vintage Books/Random House, Inc, New York, New York, USA

Vintage, 2012-08-07. Paperback. New.

Vintage, 2012-08-07. Paperback. Like New.

Random House , pp. 384 . Papeback. New.