"Hunted Down: The Detective Stories of Charles Dickens" isn't actually a collection of detective stories written by Charles Dickens himself. It's an anthology compiled by someone else, likely containing excerpts from Dickens's novels that feature detective-like characters or investigations.
Here's what we can glean:
- Focus on Detective Elements: The title suggests the collection focuses on passages from Dickens's novels where characters investigate crimes or mysteries. These characters might not be traditional detectives, but they exhibit detective-like qualities.
- Charles Dickens: Charles Dickens, a renowned novelist of the 19th century, wasn't primarily known for detective fiction. However, his novels often depict social injustices, and some characters take on investigative roles to expose wrongdoing.
- Possible Stories: It's difficult to say for certain which stories might be included without further information about the collection's compiler or specific contents. However, some possibilities based on Dickens's works include:
- Inspector Bucket from Bleak House: This character is a shrewd detective who investigates the disappearance of Lady Dedlock's lawyer.
- Mr. Lorry from A Tale of Two Cities: While not a formal detective, Lorry displays investigative skills as he tries to uncover the truth about Charles Darnay's past.
- Mr. Jaggers from Great Expectations: This lawyer, though morally ambiguous, exhibits investigative skills in unraveling the mystery of Miss Havisham's past and Pip's benefactor.
If you can find more information about the specific collection's contents, I can provide a more detailed summary.
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