Charles Dickens
NICHOLAS NICKLEBY
eBook
( July 22, 2013)
Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens – a timeless literary masterpiece of the pre-Victorian era – has captivated millions of hearts and minds of readers for a century and a half all over the world.
This unique edition includes dedicated author’s biography, novel synopsis, historical context, little knows facts, contemporary critique and illustrations.
‘Nicholas Nickleby’ (‘The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby’) tells a story of a young teacher, Nicholas, and his sister Kate.
Nicholas, the main character (and protagonist) supports his mother and sister after his father died. The antagonist, Uncle Ralph, is deeply convinced that Nicholas is good for nothing.
Nicholas’ father lost considerable money in investments that turned sour and the family had to abandon their comfortable lifestyle and move to London.
Many more characters are introduced making it gripping and fascinating reading.
There are typical Dickensian elements in the novel, namely that of exploitation of children by adult society. The construction of the novel, plot and characters also shows distinct elements of romanticisms.
‘Nicholas Nickleby’ is also a satire on the society, in which Dickens was pointing out injustice and many of the social evils of his contemporary society.
‘Nicholas Nickleby’ was first published in instalments between years 1838-1839.
Charles Dickens was born in 1812 and died in 1870. He left a legacy of magnificent novels that are still very popular with readers.
This unique edition includes dedicated author’s biography, novel synopsis, historical context, little knows facts, contemporary critique and illustrations.
‘Nicholas Nickleby’ (‘The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby’) tells a story of a young teacher, Nicholas, and his sister Kate.
Nicholas, the main character (and protagonist) supports his mother and sister after his father died. The antagonist, Uncle Ralph, is deeply convinced that Nicholas is good for nothing.
Nicholas’ father lost considerable money in investments that turned sour and the family had to abandon their comfortable lifestyle and move to London.
Many more characters are introduced making it gripping and fascinating reading.
There are typical Dickensian elements in the novel, namely that of exploitation of children by adult society. The construction of the novel, plot and characters also shows distinct elements of romanticisms.
‘Nicholas Nickleby’ is also a satire on the society, in which Dickens was pointing out injustice and many of the social evils of his contemporary society.
‘Nicholas Nickleby’ was first published in instalments between years 1838-1839.
Charles Dickens was born in 1812 and died in 1870. He left a legacy of magnificent novels that are still very popular with readers.
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