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Tag Archives: books
“Charles V. Catherine Dickens; As They Were” by Jean Wilson
Published by MX Publishing – Reviewed by Louise Owens. This book focuses on the life of Charles Dickens and those immediately surrounding him from when Dickens was 19, in 1831, to his death in 1870 and it’s outcomes. Drawing on … Continue reading
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Tagged books, debtors prison, helen thompson, john forster, life of charles dickens, literature
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201st Birthday celebrations in Centennial Park
Following the return of the Dickens statue in 2011 and the 200th birthday celebration in 2012 it was decided to celebrate Dickens’ birthday each year in front of his statue proudly standing in Centennial Park. Compared to the previous two … Continue reading
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Tagged books, centennial parklands restaurant, dickens society, henry lawson, literature, sandra faulkner
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“The Christmas Spirits” by Whitley Strieber
Published by Hodder & Stoughton – Reviewed by Malvina Yock. The front cover announces this is: ‘Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol retold for modern times’. And so it was, from the dead Marley (now called Bill), to the three spirits … Continue reading
“The Mystery of Charles Dickens: a Tale of Mesmerism and Murder” by John Paulits
Published by MX Publishing – Reviewed by Margaret Mandeno. This is, from the opening chapter to the last, a story filled with a highly satisfying mixture of tension and intrigue. The author deftly portrays the individuality of his characters and … Continue reading
Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol”
On a balmy summer’s evening in late December 2012 around 80 people, six of whom were NSW Dickens Society members, gathered at St James’ Church, King Street, Sydney to hear Geoff Usher’s recitation of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. Designed … Continue reading
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Tagged books, charles dickens a christmas carol, dickens society, literature
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