Dickens and the Art of Analogy, H. M. Daleski — 1st Edition

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Dickens and the Art of Analogy, H. M. Daleski — 1st Edition

Name: Dickens and the Art of Analogy, H. M. Daleski — 1st Edition
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Publication: London, Faber and Faber, 1970.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 349.

Condition Report: Good. The book maintains its structural integrity and remains highly readable, with a firm binding and a remarkably clean text block that displays only slight, uniform age-toning. The dust jacket is preserved in a bright, highly presentable condition, though it has been permanently secured within a heavy-duty protective film with reinforced black edging. A library classification sticker is present on the lower spine, and a faint blind-stamp from the Liverpool City Libraries is evident on the title page. These institutional modifications dictate the final grade, but the book remains a solid, well-preserved reading copy free from major tears, loose hinges, or significant shelf-wear.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of H. M. Daleski’s critical study. The book is unillustrated, focusing entirely on a textual analysis of the author's major works.

This particular copy carries a modest institutional provenance, evidenced by the Liverpool City Libraries blind-stamp on the title page and the characteristic protective reinforcement of the dust jacket. As an academic text of literary criticism from this era, it remains a relatively common find on the secondary market, providing an excellent reading copy for students or enthusiasts of Dickensian scholarship.

In Dickens and the Art of Analogy, H. M. Daleski undertakes a rigorous critical analysis of Charles Dickens's evolving literary artistry. By examining several of his major novels, Daleski traces the development of Dickens's technique, focusing on his masterful use of analogy and thematic parallels to structure his narratives, deepen his characterisations, and explore complex moral questions.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: H. M. Daleski

Book Publisher: Faber and Faber

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Criticism & Essays

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 349

Book Publication Year: 1970

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Plymouth, United Kingdom

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