Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of Eighty (commonly known as Barnaby Rudge) is a historical novel by British novelist Charles Dickens. Barnaby Rudge was one of two novels (the other was The Old Curiosity Shop) that Dickens published in his short-lived (1840-1841) weekly serial Master Humphrey's Clock. Barnaby Rudge is largely set during the Gordon Riots of 1780. Barnaby Rudge was the fifth of Dickens' novels to be published. It had originally been planned to appear as his first, but changes of publisher led to many delays, and it first appeared in serial form in the Clock from February to November 1841. It was Dickens' first historical novel. His only other is the much later A Tale of Two Cities, also set in revolutionary times.[2] It is one of his less popular novels[3] and has rarely been adapted for film or television. The last production was a 1960 BBC production; prior to that, silent films were made in 1911 and 1915.

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 23 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: about 1 hour "Barnaby Rudge" is a historical novel by Charles Dickens set during the Gordon Riots of 1780. The plot revolves around various characters, including Barnaby Rudge, an "innocent" with his pet raven, Grip, and their interactions with other individuals. The story involves love, betrayal, and the impact of historical events on the characters' lives. The novel was initially published in serial form and is considered one of Dickens's less popular works. It has been adapted into plays, films, and TV series. The character Grip, a raven, inspired Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem "The Raven." The story is rich in historical and literary allusions, and it explores themes of loyalty, manipulation, and the consequences of political unrest. The novel's adaptation into various forms of media attests to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.