Dickens, Charles
Nicholas Nickleby (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140435122
- author:
- Dickens, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 864
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is a vivid portrayal of life in Victorian England, where wealth and poverty coexist in stark contrast. When Nicholas Nickleby's father dies, he is left penniless and must navigate a treacherous world to protect his mother and sister.
Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters that Dickens masterfully portrays, from the tyrannical headmaster of a school for unwanted boys to the slow-witted orphan who finds refuge with Nicholas. Through Nicholas's adventures, Dickens shines a light on the cruelty and social injustice of his time.
This Penguin Classics edition includes the original illustrations, Dickens's original preface, and a chronology, offering a rich and detailed reading experience. With its unique blend of social satire and picaresque adventure, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is a compelling and thought-provoking read.
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