Bleak House
Bleak House
Charles Dickens
Neil Gaiman
From the highest in the land to the lowest, the court of Chancery destroys lives. A wonderful read even if you don't like Spontaneous Human Combustion. - Neil Gaiman
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Bleak House

Bleak House

Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens
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In the shadowed heart of Victorian London unfolds "Bleak House," Charles Dickens' masterful saga of love entwined with the corrosive power of a legal battle that has outlived its purpose. The infamous case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, a lawsuit so ancient its origins are lost to memory, serves as the grim backdrop to this intricately woven narrative. Through the fog-laden streets, Dickens escorts us into a world where the hopes and despairs of his characters are as much a part of the city's fabric as the Thames itself. At the center of this web of destinies is Esther Summerson, a young woman whose life becomes inextricably linked with the fates of those ensnared by the lawsuit's relentless grasp. Yet, "Bleak House" is more than a critique of the labyrinthine British legal system; it is a rich tapestry of human emotion and societal commentary. Dickens, with unparalleled narrative prowess, crafts a tale where mystery, romance, and tragedy converge, revealing the profound effects of legal corruption and social injustice on the human spirit. As the dense fog of the lawsuit slowly lifts, the characters—each bound by their own silent battles—are faced with revelations that challenge the very essence of their existence. In this monumental work, Dickens does not merely depict a city or a legal quandary but captures the enduring struggle for truth and justice in an indifferent world.

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Released
1853
1 Jan
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From the highest in the land to the lowest, the court of Chancery destroys lives. A wonderful read even if you don't like Spontaneous Human Combustion. - Neil Gaiman
And I am bored to death with it. Bored to death with this place, bored to death with my life, bored to death with myself.
— Charles Dickens, Bleak House

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