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Nicholas Nickleby

By Charles Dickens
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Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens follows the life of a young man who must support his family after the death of his father. Faced with adversity and deception, Nicholas encounters a range of vibrant characters, from his cruel uncle Ralph to the villainous schoolmaster Mr Squeers. Through personal growth and unyielding determination, Nicholas seeks justice and morality while navigating social challenges of Victorian England.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy richly woven tales of social justice, satirical humour, and a treasure trove of flamboyant characters. It follows a young man's quest to support his family through adversity in the complex social landscape of 19th-century England. You'll appreciate it if you're captivated by Dickens' trademark wit and keen social commentary.

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Nicholas Nickleby

When Nicholas Nickleby is left penniless after his father's death, he appeals to his wealthy uncle to help him find work and to protect his mother and sister. But Ralph Nickleby proves both hard-hearted and unscrupulous, and Nicholas finds himself forced to make his own way in the world.

One of the touchstones of the English comic novel, the Penguin Classics edition of Charles Dickens's Nicholas Nickleby is edited with an introduction by Mark Ford.

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Nicholas Nickleby is relaunched as part of Penguin Classics, showcasing the work of a young novelist at the height of his powers. This book is truly one of the touchstones of the English comic novel.

At the heart of the story is Nicholas Nickleby and the misfortunes of his family, around which Dickens created a cast of some of his most wonderful characters. Among them are the muddle-headed Mrs Nickleby, the gloriously theatrical Crummles and their protégée Miss Petowker, the pretentious Mantalinis, and the mindlessly cruel Squeers and his wife.

Nicholas Nickleby's loose, haphazard progress echoes the picaresque novels of the 18th century, particularly those of Smollett and Fielding. Yet, the novel's exuberant atmosphere of romance, adventure, and freedom is overshadowed by Dickens' awareness of social ills and financial and class insecurity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140435122

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Mark Ford
  • Edited by Mark Ford
  • Illustrated by Hablot K. Browne
  • Notes by Mark Ford

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 588g

Pages: 864

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2025 Best Sellers Charles Dickens Featured Fiction General Fiction In-Stock Fiction Books Literary Fiction New Release Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) started his career as a writer with the phenomenally successful Pickwick Papers (1836-7). NICHOLAS NICKLEBY appeared in 1838 and was swiftly followed by 'The Old Curiosity Shop' (1840-41). Dickens is considered as one of the greatest novelists in the English language. Mark Ford is currently lecturer at University College, London and writes regularly for the London Review of Books, The Times Literary Supplement and the Guardian.

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