The Romantic Legacy of Charles Dickens

The book delves into the influence of Romantic authors on Dickens, focusing on themes such as Childhood, Time, Progress, and Outsiders. By analyzing key Romantic texts alongside eight of Dickens's novels, Peter Cook reveals how Dickens employs Romantic tropes to critique the rapid changes of post-revolutionary industrial society and their impact on personal relationships. This exploration not only addresses a significant gap in Dickens studies but also highlights the lasting relevance of both Dickens and the Romantics in today's cultural landscape.