This is a scholarly edition, annotated and illustrated, addressing the modern reader. Dickens fans and students will find the most balanced approach to annotate and contextualize the writers travel impressions, as well as a chronology following Dickenss itinerary chapter by chapter.American Notes for General Circulationwas published shortly after Dickenss return from his sixmonth trip to North America. While his intention to publish a travel narrative was not publicly disclosed before or during his trip, it was widely assumed that he would write a travel book. After all, many European visitors, especially authors, had written such books in the past. In 1842 Dickens was arguably the most famous novelist in the world, so, naturally, English and American readers eagerly anticipated a book based on his visit. However, Dickenss unexpected critique of the young republic in this little travel narrative caused shockwaves among his devoted readership. The fact that he would risk offending his audience by publishing the book ought to pique modern readers interest. What did he say that so upset the public? What motivated his choice of content and approach? And what does this neglected text reveal to modern readers about life and literature in the AngloAmerican world of the nineteenth century?(From the Introduction by Diana C. Archibald)

Binding: Hardcover;340 pages; Publisher: Universitas Press; Classification: DS; Weight: 888 g; Dimensions: 160 x 237 x 32

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