Forever Learning Institute

Charles Dickens' Bleak House is often labeled his masterpiece and his most technically ambitious novel. An exploration of Dickens' biography and the novel's historical context will enhance our reading. What are the targets of his satire? What new unforgettable characters do we meet?They range from lords and ladies to crossing sweepers, from the slightly insane to the darkly sinister. There is even a detective brought in to solve the mystery. Any edition is fine; read chapter one for the first class.