"The Battle of Life" is a lesser-known novella by Charles Dickens, published in 1846 as the fourth of his five Christmas Books. Unlike his more famous works, this novella is unique because it does not contain any supernatural elements. Instead, it focuses on themes of love, sacrifice, and reconciliation, set in a rural English village. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Grace and Marion, and the complications arising from their romantic entanglements. Despite its initial popularity, "The Battle of Life" is often regarded as one of Dickens's more sentimental and less critically acclaimed works.
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Mini red fabric bound book, 8 illustrations, gold tooling front and spine, gold edges, good condition.
