
Barnaby Rudge (NL)
Barnaby Rudge, published in 1841, is one of Charles Dickens' historical novels, alongside A Tale of Two Cities. The narrative centers on the Gordon Riots of 1780, a Protestant uprising against Catholics, as seen through the eyes of Barnaby Rudge, an innocent village fool who becomes entangled in the chaos. The novel explores themes of mob mentality and social injustice, highlighting the impact of political unrest on individual lives.




