Publisher's Synopsis
The Dickens Companions series is intended to provide the most comprehensive annotation of the works of Dickens ever undertaken. Its nature is factual rather than critical, identifying allusions to current events and religious issues, and supplying information on topography, social customs, costume furniture, transportation, the illustrations to the novel and so on. Identifications are provided for allusions to plays, poems, songs, the Bible, the Book of Common Prayer and other literary sources.;Material from Dickens' manuscripts and proofs is included when it is of major significance. The notes are cross-referenced and there is a comprehensive index.
