The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 1 (of 2) by Charles Dickens
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| Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
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| Illustrator | Aldin, Cecil, 1870-1935 |
| Title | The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 1 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 1 (of 2)" by Charles Dickens is a serialized novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows Mr. Samuel Pickwick and his companions, who form the Pickwick Club, embarking on various adventures as they explore society and human nature. The humor and social commentary embedded in their journey offer insights into the quirks of Victorian life. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the Pickwick Club and its members, particularly Mr. Pickwick himself, who is portrayed as a naive yet well-meaning gentleman. The initial chapters detail a society meeting where resolutions are passed for their upcoming travels, setting the stage for their adventures. It humorously captures Mr. Pickwick's interactions with various whimsical characters, revealing his earnestness and the inherent misunderstandings that lead to comedic situations. Through his encounters in the bustling streets of London, the narrative begins to explore themes of friendship, folly, and the absurdities of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Men -- Societies and clubs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Male friendship -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47534 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 166 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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