Dickens and Democracy in the Age of Paper: Representing the People.

"Dickens and Democracy in the Age of Paper: Representing the People" by Carolyn Vellenga Berman is a book that explores the relationship between Charles Dickens's writing and parliamentary representation. The author examines how novels, periodicals, and state publications were used as different forms of representation in Victorian society. The book analyzes specific works by Dickens, such as "David Copperfield," "Oliver Twist," and "Bleak House," to illustrate the reproduction of parliamentary discourse and its connection to social and political issues of the time. The study also highlights the relevance of Dickens's work in understanding contemporary issues of democracy and surveillance. [Extracted from the article]