{"product_id":"book-4490","title":"Bleak House","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBleak House\u003c\/em\u003e embodies artful narrative, an engaging cast of characters, biting satire, and a detailed depiction of Victorian society.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles Dickens, at the height of his creative powers in this great work, pursues two great themes: the murky institutional fog that darkens and cripples all of England, symbolized by the endless litigation of the \u003cem\u003eJarndyce vs. Jarndyce\u003c\/em\u003e case in the High Court of Chancery, and the familiar Dickensian concern with the capricious treatment and maltreatment of children as exemplified by the pitiful castoff Jo and the overindulged Harold Skimpole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story that carries these themes takes the form of a compelling mystery, a romantic tangle of trails followed by three vivid sleuths: the opportunistic Guppy, the sinister Tulkinghorn, and the benevolent Bucket. Only through the skill of Dickens can artfully constructed mystery so intensify and illuminate stringent social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of London society is often regarded as Dickens' best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raffin","offers":[{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49393083384112,"sku":"ZE4490","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook [BD]","offer_id":49393083416880,"sku":"BD4490","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/4490-Square-cover.jpg?v=1782331605","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-4490","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}