{"product_id":"book-nir0","title":"George Silverman's Explanation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Silverman’s Explanation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(published in \u003cem\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/em\u003e in 1868) is one of \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Dickens\u003c\/strong\u003e’ rarer short stories. Here the author immerses himself entirely in his character of George Silverman: addressing the reader in a dramatic monologue in which he is reticent, perhaps even unwilling to open up to us, but at the same time compelled to unburden his heart. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo deeply does Dickens embody the role of Silverman that in a letter to an editor he writes that: \u003cem\u003e'I feel as if I had read something (by somebody else) which I should never get out of my head …’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tale is an indictment against poverty as powerful as you will find in any of Dickens’ larger works. It is also a biting satire against the 'daring ignorance' and little 'meannesses' found in many non-conformist movements. Above all it is a deeply affecting examination of how far a childhood of of both want and punishing religious control can impact a man’s self-worth and future happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrated by \u003cstrong\u003eDominic Gerrard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCover Art by\u003cstrong\u003e Léna Gibert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Findaway World, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49804090736944,"sku":"BDnir0","price":4.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/733327-nir0-Square.jpg?v=1747157798","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-nir0","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}