Bleak House by Charles Dickens
"Bleak House" is a complex narrative that critiques the British judiciary system through a long-running legal case known as Jarndyce and Jarndyce. The story follows the lives of numerous characters, including the kind-hearted Esther Summerson, her friends Richard and Ada, and their guardian, Mr. Jarndyce, who are all caught in the web of a legal dispute over an inheritance. The novel is known for its detailed depiction of the legal system, its vivid characters, and its exploration of social issues of the time.
The 162nd greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 12th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- 13th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 25th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 36th on The Top 10: The Greatest Books of All Time (The Top 10 (Book))
- 37th on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 44th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 79th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 92nd on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 98th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Six Professors from "Esteemed" Universities Favorite Books (Democrat and Chronicle (Newspaper))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Reading List (Thomas C. Foster)
- Best Books (Fiction, Prose) : Experts Choose Their Favourites (The Book "Best Books")