Classic Literature· United States
Works (Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices / No Thoroughfare / Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller)
by Charles DickensAggregate Editorial Score40/100
#185of 99,626 books
Publishers Weekly
Published 1891English
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Few works of classic literature have earned the sustained critical attention that Works (Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices / No Thoroughfare / Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller) (1891) by Charles Dickens continues to receive. Works (Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices / No Thoroughfare / Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller) by Charles Dickens (1891) stands as an enduring testament to the power of storytelling, captivating readers for over a century.
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First published in 1891, Charles Dickens's Works (Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices / No Thoroughfare / Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller) is a work of classic literature that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 40/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
Readers coming to Works (Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices / No Thoroughfare / Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller) for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at.
Works (Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices / No Thoroughfare / Tale of Two Cities / Uncommercial Traveller) reflects Charles Dickens's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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Charles Dickens is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of literary fiction.
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