The Pickwick Papers

Embark on a delightful journey through the eccentric and humorous world of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. This quintessentially British novel introduces the affable and inquisitive Samuel Pickwick and his eclectic band of companions as they set out on a series of misadventures across the English countryside. From legal entanglements to romantic escapades, Dickens weaves a tapestry of wit and charm, offering a satirical commentary on society’s quirks and foibles. The novel was Dickens’s first and became a roaring success, the likes which had never been seen before. It popularised the cliffhanger and serialised fiction, which became staples of Dickens’s style. With its endearing characters, vivid landscapes, and Dickens’s signature wit, The Pickwick Papers remains a timeless classic that captures the essence of 19th-century England in all its absurdity and charm.

CHARLES DICKENS [1812–1870], born in Portsmouth, England, was the most popular English-language novelist of his time. He created a fictional world that reflected the social and technological changes during the Victorian era. Among his most famous works are David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, and The Pickwick Papers.

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Release date

Ebook: 23 January 2024