A Dickens Boxed Set: 20 Novels & Over 200 Short Stories, Plays, Poems & Articles

by Charles Dickens

2023 · DigiCat

Charles Dickens's "A Dickens Boxed Set" encapsulates the vast literary tapestry of one of the 19th century's most beloved authors. This comprehensive collection includes twenty novels alongside a wealth of over two hundred short stories, plays, poems, and articles, tracing the evolution of Dickens's narrative voice and thematic concerns, which range from social criticism to intricate character studies. Each work showcases his unique blend of humor, pathos, and sharp insights into Victorian society, inviting readers to explore the intricate social fabric of the era through his dynamic storytelling style. As a novelist, social reformer, and public figure, Charles Dickens was profoundly influenced by his own life experiences, including his impoverished childhood and the stark realities of class division. These experiences not only shaped his worldview but also fueled his passion for advocating social change through literature. Dickens's vast oeuvre reflects his profound empathy for the underprivileged and his commitment to highlighting the crucial issues of his time, resonating with readers even today. This boxed set is an essential treasure for both seasoned Dickens enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The comprehensive assembly allows readers to delve deeply into the complexities of his works, offering an unparalleled exploration of Dickens's vast creative genius. Each story invites reflection on human nature and society, making it a timeless addition to any literature lover's bookshelf.

The Unchained: Powerful Life Stories of Former Slaves

by Aphra Behn, Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Sarah H. Bradford, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Work Projects Administration, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain

2024 · Good Press

This unique collection consists of the most influential narratives of former slaves, including numerous recorded testimonies, life stories and original photos of former slaves long after Civil War: Recorded Life Stories of Former Slaves from 17 different US States Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 12 Years a Slave (Solomon Northup) The Underground Railroad Harriet Jacobs: The Moses of Her People Up From Slavery (Booker T. Washington) The Willie Lynch Letter: The Making of Slave! The Confessions of Nat Turner Narrative of Sojourner Truth The History of Mary Prince Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom (William & Ellen Craft) Thirty Years a Slave (Louis Hughes) Narrative of the Life of J. D. Green The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano Behind The Scenes: 30 Years a Slave & 4 Years in the White House (Elizabeth Keckley) Father Henson's Story of His Own Life (Josiah Henson) Fifty Years in Chains (Charles Ball) Twenty-Two Years a Slave and Forty Years a Freeman (Austin Steward) Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave The Story of Mattie J. Jackson (L. S. Thompson) A Slave Girl's Story (Kate Drumgoold) From the Darkness Cometh the Light (Lucy A. Delaney) Narrative of the Life of Moses Grandy, a Slave in the United States of America Narrative of Joanna Life of Henry Box Brown, Who Escaped in a 3x2 Feet Box Memoir and Poems of Phillis Wheatley Buried Alive Sketches of the Life of Joseph Mountain Documents: The History of the Abolition of African Slave-Trade History of American Abolitionism from 1787-1861 Pictures of Slavery in Church and State Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases The Duty of Disobedience to the Fugitive Slave Act Emancipation Proclamation Gettysburg Address XIII Amendment Civil Rights Act of 1866 XIV Amendment ...