
Barnaby Rudge, A Tale of the Riots of Eighty (version 4)
Barnaby Rudge, published in 1841, is Charles Dickens' fifth novel, set against the backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780 in London. The narrative follows the innocent Barnaby Rudge as he navigates a world filled with thwarted romances, a ghostly presence, and a speaking raven, all while a mysterious stranger looms in the village of Cligwell. The novel explores themes of mob mentality and social unrest, making it a significant commentary on the political climate of its time.










































