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Barnaby Rudge

CharlesDickens Dickens

Editora: CLXBX

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A tale of loyalty, madness, and rebellion in a nation on the edge of chaos.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780, Barnaby Rudge is one of Charles Dickens's most powerful and underrated historical novels—a gripping blend of suspense, social commentary, and deeply human drama.

At its heart is Barnaby Rudge, a gentle, mentally disabled young man caught in a violent world he cannot fully understand. Alongside him is his loyal raven, Grip, and a cast of characters whose lives are drawn together by love, betrayal, politics, and vengeance. As civil unrest erupts in the streets of London, private tragedies and public fury intertwine, exposing the dangers of mob mentality and the fragility of justice.

Within this sweeping narrative, Dickens explores timeless themes:

The consequences of intolerance and fanaticism

The corruption of power and the manipulation of the masses

The redemptive power of loyalty, innocence, and quiet heroism

Filled with mystery, romance, and Dickens's trademark humor and insight, Barnaby Rudge offers a vivid portrait of a society unraveling—and the individuals who rise or fall within it.

One of Dickens's only two historical novels, this richly layered story remains strikingly relevant today, reminding readers how easily division can descend into destruction.

Rediscover this hidden gem of classic literature—part political thriller, part gothic drama, all Dickens.
Disponível desde: 04/02/2026.
Comprimento de impressão: 888 páginas.

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