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The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club is a novel written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1836. The book is a collection of loosely connected stories that follow the adventures of a group of gentlemen who form a club called the Pickwick Club. The main character, Mr. Samuel Pickwick, is a wealthy and kind-hearted man who is interested in exploring the world and meeting new people. Along with his friends, Mr. Nathaniel Winkle, Mr. Augustus Snodgrass, and Mr. Tracy Tupman, Mr. Pickwick embarks on a series of humorous and sometimes dangerous escapades. The stories in the book are set in various locations in England and involve a wide range of characters, from humble farmers to wealthy aristocrats. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of English life in the 19th century, as well as its satirical commentary on various social issues of the time, including the legal system, politics, and class inequality. Throughout the book, the characters encounter a number of memorable figures, including the scheming Jingle and his sidekick Job Trotter, the lovestruck Bob Sawyer, and the eccentric Mr. Weller, who becomes Mr. Pickwick's loyal servant. The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club is considered one of Dickens' most beloved works and is often cited as a classic example of Victorian literature. The book's humor, warmth, and wit have made it a favorite of readers for generations.1907. Dickens, English novelist, is considered by many to be the greatest of his country. His works were known to indict society�������s mistreatment and abuse of the poor, especially children. His first novel, The Pickwick Papers, follows the adventures of the Pickwick Club as they involve themselves in comic mishaps and misunderstandings. The introduction of Sam Weller, his greatest comic character, forever established Dickens������� fame and popularity. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781161498257
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 824
  • Udgivet:
  • 23. maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 178x254x43 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 1628 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club is a novel written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1836. The book is a collection of loosely connected stories that follow the adventures of a group of gentlemen who form a club called the Pickwick Club. The main character, Mr. Samuel Pickwick, is a wealthy and kind-hearted man who is interested in exploring the world and meeting new people. Along with his friends, Mr. Nathaniel Winkle, Mr. Augustus Snodgrass, and Mr. Tracy Tupman, Mr. Pickwick embarks on a series of humorous and sometimes dangerous escapades. The stories in the book are set in various locations in England and involve a wide range of characters, from humble farmers to wealthy aristocrats. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of English life in the 19th century, as well as its satirical commentary on various social issues of the time, including the legal system, politics, and class inequality. Throughout the book, the characters encounter a number of memorable figures, including the scheming Jingle and his sidekick Job Trotter, the lovestruck Bob Sawyer, and the eccentric Mr. Weller, who becomes Mr. Pickwick's loyal servant. The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club is considered one of Dickens' most beloved works and is often cited as a classic example of Victorian literature. The book's humor, warmth, and wit have made it a favorite of readers for generations.1907. Dickens, English novelist, is considered by many to be the greatest of his country. His works were known to indict society�������s mistreatment and abuse of the poor, especially children. His first novel, The Pickwick Papers, follows the adventures of the Pickwick Club as they involve themselves in comic mishaps and misunderstandings. The introduction of Sam Weller, his greatest comic character, forever established Dickens������� fame and popularity. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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