The Dickens Index

From the orphaned Oliver Twist to the parasitic Sir Mulberry Hawk, Charles Dickens' delightfully varied cast of characters has entertained readers for over a century. A handy reference to the works of this prolific author, The Dickens Index contains over five thousand entries alphabetically arranged and referenced by chapter, covering a wide variety of subjects, from fictional characters and allusions to myth, folklore and legend, to topical and historical references. The most...
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From the orphaned Oliver Twist to the parasitic Sir Mulberry Hawk, Charles Dickens' delightfully varied cast of characters has entertained readers for over a century. A handy reference to the works of this prolific author, The Dickens Index contains over five thousand entries alphabetically arranged and referenced by chapter, covering a wide variety of subjects, from fictional characters and allusions to myth, folklore and legend, to topical and historical references. The most comprehensive, single-volume reference work on Dickens ever produced, it is a perfect companion to his novels, providing quick access to an enormous range of information on plots, characters, short fiction, journalism, readings, letters, and more.