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“Lady Dedlock is always the same exhausted deity, surrounded by worshippers, and terribly liable to be bored to death, even while presiding at her own shrine.”

Quote by Charles Dickens

Book:Bleak House

Work

Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House' is a profound and intricate novel set in the 19th century. It delves into the legal system and its impact on individuals, using the Jarndyce and Jarndyce case as a central narrative device. The story intertwines the lives of numerous characters, each facing their own struggles and challenges within the context of the law and the broader societal issues of the era. more

Author

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more

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