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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Bleak House

by Charles Dickens
Aggregate Editorial Score43/100
Guardian 100 Best Novels
Published 1853815 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Bleak House by Charles Dickens is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1853. The interminable Chancery lawsuit Jarndyce and Jarndyce blights the lives of all it touches while a young woman named Esther Summerson narrates one of Dickens's richest and most various novels. The novel introduced the detective Inspector Bucket and is perhaps the greatest of Dickens's social-problem novels. Themes of law, injustice, Victorian London run through the work. The book has received recognition from Guardian 100 Best Novels 1853.

Book Details

AuthorCharles Dickens
Published1853
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages815
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780141439723
Editorial Score43/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bleak House about?

The interminable Chancery lawsuit Jarndyce and Jarndyce blights the lives of all it touches while a young woman named Esther Summerson narrates one of Dickens's richest and most various novels. The novel introduced the detective Inspector Bucket and is perhaps the greatest of Dickens's social-problem novels.

Who wrote Bleak House?

Bleak House was written by Charles Dickens, from United Kingdom. First published in 1853.

What awards has Bleak House won?

Bleak House has received the following awards and honours: Guardian 100 Best Novels 1853.

Is Bleak House worth reading?

Bleak House is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in law, injustice, Victorian London.

Where can I buy Bleak House?

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What category is Bleak House?

Bleak House is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Bleak House from?

Bleak House originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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