Symbolism

2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Martin Fido
DOI: 10.4324/9781003771364-13
Cited by: 0

Abstract

People, places and things might all be introduced into Dickens’ novels simply to illustrate or personify the qualities he wished to expose in some abstract concept or impersonal institution.

Fields of Study & Subjects

History Medicine and Leadership Migration Policy and Dickens Studies Decadence Literature and Society

Publication details

Pages
63–66
Publication date
9 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter