Publisher's Synopsis
The Lamplighter is a novel written by Charles Dickens. The story revolves around a young orphan girl named Emily who is raised by her abusive and neglectful mother. Emily's life changes when she meets a kind and compassionate lamplighter named Mr. Flintwinch, who takes her under his wing and becomes her mentor. Mr. Flintwinch introduces Emily to a world of love, kindness, and friendship, which is a stark contrast to the harsh and cruel world she had known before. As Emily grows older, she becomes a successful artist and falls in love with a wealthy man named Arthur Clennam. However, their relationship is threatened by Arthur's mother, who disapproves of Emily's humble background. The novel explores themes of class, social inequality, and the power of love and friendship. The Lamplighter is a heartwarming and uplifting story that showcases Dickens' masterful storytelling and his ability to create memorable characters. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.That's it, ' said the chairman. 'Compensation. They didn't give it him, though, and then he got very fond of his country all at once, and went about saying that gas was a death-blow to his native land, and that it was a plot of the radicals to ruin the country and destroy the oil and cotton trade for ever, and that the whales would go and kill themselves privately, out of sheer spite and vexation at not being caught.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work