Charles Dickens 12 Books Collection Set: Great Expectations, Oliver Twist & More - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Great Expectations
Oliver Twist
A Tale of Two Cities
David Copperfield
Nicholas Nickleby
Bleak House
Hard Times
Little Dorrit
The Pickwick Papers
Martin Chuzzlewit
Dombey and Son
The Old Curiosity Shop

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124028138
Publisher: Rupa Publications

Overview
This Charles Dickens 12 Books Collection Set brings together the celebrated author's most enduring novels in one brand new paperback bundle. From London's fog-bound streets to Victorian courtrooms, workhouses, and drawing rooms, these twelve stories capture ambition, injustice, humor, and resilience with unmatched depth. Featuring Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield, and eight more beloved classics, this set offers a complete introduction to one of literature's greatest social critics and storytellers, perfect for students, collectors, and lifelong readers of nineteenth-century fiction alike.

About the Books
Charles Dickens remains one of the most widely read novelists in the English language, and this twelve-volume paperback set showcases the breadth of his storytelling across four decades of literary output. Each novel stands complete on its own, yet together they trace the evolution of Dickens's craft, from the comic satire of The Pickwick Papers to the historical drama of A Tale of Two Cities and the psychological depth of Great Expectations. Readers meet orphans fighting for dignity, ambitious young men chasing fortune, and unforgettable characters shaped by poverty, class, and circumstance. Dickens's novels were originally published as serialized installments, which gives many of these stories their episodic energy, cliffhanger chapters, and richly populated casts of eccentric, memorable characters. This set captures that same momentum in a convenient, matching paperback format designed for easy reading, gifting, and display on any bookshelf. Whether encountering Pip's journey in Great Expectations for the first time, revisiting Oliver Twist's harrowing workhouse beginnings, or exploring lesser-known works like Martin Chuzzlewit and Dombey and Son, readers gain access to the full scope of Dickens's social commentary on wealth, justice, family, and ambition. Bleak House and Little Dorrit offer biting critiques of bureaucracy and debt, while Nicholas Nickleby and The Old Curiosity Shop deliver colorful adventure and heartfelt sentiment, rounding out an essential collection for any home library or classroom.

Key Benefits

• Complete 12-novel collection featuring Dickens's most celebrated works in one convenient set
• Brand new paperback editions with matching, easy-to-read formatting
• Includes iconic titles like Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, and A Tale of Two Cities
• Great value compared to purchasing each classic novel individually
• Ideal for students, teachers, and classic literature enthusiasts
• Makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or graduations

Book-by-Book Guide
Great Expectations — Follows orphaned Pip's journey from a blacksmith's forge to the drawing rooms of the wealthy, exploring ambition and class.
Oliver Twist — Chronicles a young orphan's escape from a workhouse into London's criminal underworld, exposing the cruelty faced by the city's poor.
A Tale of Two Cities — Set against the French Revolution, this historical drama follows intertwined fates in London and Paris amid violence and sacrifice.
David Copperfield — A semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novel tracing its narrator's hardships and growth from childhood to adulthood.
Nicholas Nickleby — Follows a young man supporting his family after his father's death, confronting corrupt schoolmasters and scheming relatives.
Bleak House — A sprawling satire of England's Court of Chancery, weaving mystery and inheritance disputes through a large ensemble cast.
Hard Times — Set in a grim industrial town, this shorter novel critiques utilitarian philosophy and the effects of Victorian factory life.
Little Dorrit — Centers on a family entangled with debtors' prison, exploring themes of imprisonment, both literal and social.
The Pickwick Papers — Dickens's comic debut follows the adventures of Mr. Pickwick and his companions across the English countryside.
Martin Chuzzlewit — A satirical tale of greed and hypocrisy within an extended family, featuring sharp commentary on selfishness.
Dombey and Son — Explores a proud merchant's obsession with his business legacy and the toll it takes on his family.
The Old Curiosity Shop — Follows young Nell Trent and her grandfather as they flee creditors across Victorian England.

About the Author
Charles Dickens (1812–1870) is regarded as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era. Born in Portsmouth, England, Dickens experienced poverty firsthand as a child, an experience that shaped his lifelong concern for social justice. He rose to fame with the serialized Pickwick Papers and went on to write some of literature's most enduring novels, including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Tale of Two Cities. Known for his vivid characters and sharp critiques of society, Dickens's work continues to be studied and beloved by readers worldwide.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This Charles Dickens 12 Books Collection Set delivers a lifetime of classic literature in one brand new matching paperback bundle. Perfect as a birthday gift, holiday season present, or addition to any home library, it's ideal for students, teachers building a classroom library, and readers ready for immersive, timeless storytelling.

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