The Battle of Life by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Title The Battle of Life
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #40723
Note Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1867/68 Chapman and Hall_ Works of Charles Dickens_, _Volume_ 4, _Christmas Books_ by David Price
Summary "The Battle of Life" by Charles Dickens is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a picturesque English setting, beginning with a profound reflection on the aftermath of a fierce battle fought on the very ground where a lively apple orchard now thrives. Central to the narrative are the two daughters of Doctor Jeddler, Grace and Marion, who experience the contrast between a joyful past and the complex emotions stemming from love, loss, and the passage of time. At the start of the tale, the opening depicts a vivid contrast between the bloodshed of the past and the present's pastoral beauty, setting a thoughtful, somber tone. As the narrative shifts, readers are introduced to the carefree lives of Grace and Marion, who dance joyously in their orchard, interspersed with Doctor Jeddler’s humorous and philosophical musings about life. The sisters' relationship and the influence of Alfred Heathfield, a man destined to depart from their lives, emerge as pivotal to their fortunes. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of themes such as the nature of life, love, and the fleeting yet impactful moments that define human existence, leaving readers curious about the intertwining fates of the characters and their connections to the haunting history of the battle that transpired there. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Christmas stories, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 676
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 20, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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