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Tag: Charles Dickens

He knew how to keep Christmas well

December 20, 2016 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

A new edition of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" stands out for its photos of the original manuscript in Dickens' handwriting. Here's a look at it, plus why I read it.

A book list and a control measure

January 26, 2012January 26, 2012 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

I discovered these six books via review publications. I think they offer the promise of good reading and thought I'd share what I've learned. Brief descriptions and links to more information included. Ficion and non-fiction.

The true subject of “Wanting”

July 31, 2009July 31, 2009 ~ The Longest Chapter

Richard Flanagan says his new book is about desire. But it's the historical events and characters (the novelist Charles Dickens and the explorer Sir John Franklin) that make it memorable.

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All Sides Weekend Books: Next Show

I’ll be recommending books on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11 a.m. You can stream the live show online, sign up for the podcast, or listen from the archives at the NPR member station WOSU 89.7 FM. All Sides Weekend Books airs the third Friday every month with occasional exceptions.

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