Author: Charles DickensPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
The posthumous papers of the Pickwick club. The old curiosity shop and other tales
Author: Charles DickensThe Pickwick Papers, and Old Curiosity Shop
Author: Charles DickensThe Old Curiosity Shop
Author: Charles DickensPublisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN: 0191500402
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
The Old Curiosity Shop was expanded from a short tale to save Dickens's failing periodical Master Humphrey's Clock (1840-1); it is the first of his novels of which the complete manuscript, many corrected proofs, and some working notes survive. This makes it uniquely interesting to both the textual critic and general reader. Forster's Life of Dickens played down the novelist's dependence on his friend's help, but the proofs reveal at first hand the nature of Forster's assistance as well as Dickens's own practice. In conjunction with the manuscript, which contains two previously unprinted notes to his publisher, they show Dickens dealing with the unexpected demands of weekly serialization of an unplanned, full-length novel. This is most obvious as he approaches the death of Little Nell, in whose fate both he and his readers became emotionally involved. This is the first edition to benefit from the recent revelation of material which Dickens had himself obscured or discarded on manuscript versos, and the first to scrutinize the importance and impact of the wood engravings dropped into the text.
The Old Curiosity Shop
Author: Charles DickensPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141974567
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 745
Book Description
With an essay by Lyn Pykett. 'But what added most to the grotesque expression of his face, was a ghastly smile, which, appearing to be the mere result of habit and to have no connexion with any mirthful or complacent feeling, constantly revealed the few discoloured fangs that were yet scattered in his mouth, and gave him the aspect of a panting dog' The tale of Little Nell gripped the nation when it first appeared in 1841. Described as a 'tragedy of sorrows', the story tells of Nell uprooted from a secure and innocent childhood and cast into a world where evil takes many shapes, the most fascinating of which is the stunted, lecherous Quilp. Blending realism with non-realistic genres such as fairy-tale, allegory, and pastoral, the tale of Nell's tragedy contains some of Dickens most memorable comic and grotesque creations, including the dwarf Daniel Quilp, Dick Swiveller and Kit Nubbles. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
The Pickwick Papers
Author: Charles DickensPublisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1605209880
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
It is impossible to overstate the importance of British novelist CHARLES DICKENS (1812-1870) not only to literature in the English language, but to Western civilization on the whole. He is arguably the first fiction writer to have become an international celebrity. He popularized episodic fiction and the cliffhanger, which had a profound influence on the development of film and television. He is entirely responsible for the popular image of Victorian London that still lingers today, and his characters-from Oliver Twist to Ebenezer Scrooge, from Miss Havisham to Uriah Heep-have become not merely iconic, but mythic. But it was his stirring portraits of ordinary people-not the upper classes or the aristocracy-and his fervent cries for social, moral, and legal justice for the working poor, and in particular for poor children, in the grim early decades of the Industrial Revolution that powerfully impacted social concerns well into the 20th century. Without Charles Dickens, we may never have seen the likes of Sherlock Holmes, Upton Sinclair, or even Bob Dylan. Here, in 30 beautiful volumes-complete with all the original illustrations-is every published word written by one of the most important writers ever. The essential collector's set will delight anyone who cherishes English literature...and who takes pleasure in constantly rediscovering its joys. This volume contains Part II of The Pickwick Papers, Dickens's first novel, which was serialized from April 1836 to November 1837 in standalone installments. The tale of gentleman adventurer Samuel Pickwick, Esquire, and his travels to odd locales outside London, it is notable for some of Dickens's most comic characters and most amusing prose.
The Pickwick Papers, and Old Curiosity Shop
The Pickwick Papers
Author: Charles DickensPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 796
Book Description
Charles Dickens's satirical masterpiece, "The Pickwick Papers," catapulted the young writer into literary fame when it was first serialized in 1836-37. It recounts the rollicking adventures of the members of the Pickwick Club as they travel about England getting into all sorts of mischief. Laugh-out-loud funny and endlessly entertaining, the book also reveals Dickens's burgeoning interest in the parliamentary system, lawyers, the Poor Laws, and the ills of debtors' prisons. As G. K. Chesterton noted, "Before ÝDickens ̈ wrote a single real story, he had a kind of vision . . . a map full of fantastic towns, thundering coaches, clamorous market-places, uproarious inns, strange and swaggering figures. That vision was Pickwick."
Mastering Dickens: Companion to The Pickwick Papers
Author: The DickensianPublisher: Aditya Basu
ISBN:
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
A Study & Reference Guide to The Pickwick Papers: Rediscover the Classic in a New Light. Relive the heartwarming humour, captivating characters, and insightful social commentary of The Pickwick Papers in a concise and engaging format. This companion allows you to revisit cherished moments while discovering new nuances and appreciating the enduring brilliance of Dickens' storytelling. Deepen Your Understanding: Gain fresh insights into the novel's historical context, thematic richness, and lasting impact on literature and social commentary. The "Highlighting the Significance of the Novel" section offers a deeper appreciation for Dickens' mastery and the novel's enduring legacy.
Author: Publisher: Arihant Publications India limited
ISBN: 9326192512
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 889
Book Description
The Pickwick Papers
Author: Charles DickensPublisher: Penguin Classics
ISBN: 9780141199108
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 990
Book Description
The Pickwick Papers, twenty-four-year-old Dickens's joyful, rumbustious debut, made him an overnight sensation. The collected anecdotes from the fictional Pickwick Club - whose members include the poet Snodgrass, the romantic Tupman, Winkle the sportsman and the relentlessly cheerful Pickwick along with his immensely popular cockney sidekick Sam Weller - these adventures take readers from the comic delights of the cricket club to debtors' jail by way of drunkenness, feasting and the immortal Fat Boy.