Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens

Chesterton greatly admired Dickens as a social prophet and a defender of the common man. Here, he focuses both on the style and ideology of Dickens and provides the critical insight into his work with his characteristic perceptive generosity. He is still regarded by many as one of the most accomplished and perceptive critics of Dickens.

As much about Chesterton’s strongly held beliefs as about Dickens, this volume is sure to inform and give pleasure to advocates of both writers.