Nonesuch Dickens Retrospectus and Prospectus

The ""Nonesuch Dickens Retrospectus and Prospectus"" is a book written by Arthur Waugh that delves into the life and works of Charles Dickens, one of the most renowned authors of the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first being a retrospective analysis of Dickens' literary career, and the second being a prospectus of the Nonesuch Dickens project, which aimed to produce a complete set of Dickens' works in a uniform and aesthetically pleasing format.The retrospective section of the book explores Dickens' early life, his rise to fame as a writer, and his contributions to the literary world. Waugh examines Dickens' unique style of writing, his use of social commentary, and his portrayal of characters in his novels. He also discusses the impact that Dickens had on Victorian society, particularly in terms of his advocacy for social reform.In the prospectus section of the book, Waugh provides a detailed overview of the Nonesuch Dickens project, which was initiated by the Nonesuch Press in the 1930s. The project aimed to produce a complete set of Dickens' works in a uniform format, using high-quality paper and typography. Waugh explains the process of selecting the texts and designing the books, and provides examples of the finished products.Overall, the ""Nonesuch Dickens Retrospectus and Prospectus"" provides a comprehensive overview of Charles Dickens' life and works, as well as the efforts to preserve and present his works in a beautiful and accessible format. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Dickens' legacy and the history of book production.A study of past editions of Dickens and their illustrations, together with a Prospectus for the Nonesuch edition. Arthur Waugh's essay, �������Charles Dickens and His Illustrators������� describes the close working relationship between Dickens and his illustrators and the sad neglect of those illustrations in editions of Dickens' work. Also included is a bibliographical list of the original illustrations, being those made under Dickens' supervision, compiled by Thomas Hatton, a Retrospectus of Dickens editions including exact reproductions of pages from each of them, and a prospectus of the Nonesuch Dickens.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.