" Happiness is a gift, and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes." - Charles Dickens.
This fully annotated edition of Nicholas Nickleby includes the
After his father's death leaves young Nicholas Nickleby and his family penniless, they turn in desperation to their cruel relative, Ralph Nickleby. But Ralph's schemes and plots only bring further misfortune upon the family, forcing Nicholas to navigate a treacherous world filled with unscrupulous schoolmasters, conniving moneylenders, and nefarious villains. From the brutal classrooms of Dotheboys Hall to the bustling streets of Victorian London, Nicholas's journey becomes one of survival, honor, and, ultimately, redemption.
In this sprawling epic, Dickens masterfully blends humor, drama, and biting social commentary to paint a vivid portrait of Victorian England. Bursting with a memorable cast of characters and intricate subplots, Nicholas Nickleby is a riveting tale of familial loyalty, societal critique, and the indomitable human spirit.
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Language
English
Pages
658
Format
Paperback
Release
September 29, 2023
ISBN 13
9798862842890
Nicholas Nickleby (Annotated): The Original 1839 Illustrated Edition with New Historical Annotations
" Happiness is a gift, and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes." - Charles Dickens.
This fully annotated edition of Nicholas Nickleby includes the
After his father's death leaves young Nicholas Nickleby and his family penniless, they turn in desperation to their cruel relative, Ralph Nickleby. But Ralph's schemes and plots only bring further misfortune upon the family, forcing Nicholas to navigate a treacherous world filled with unscrupulous schoolmasters, conniving moneylenders, and nefarious villains. From the brutal classrooms of Dotheboys Hall to the bustling streets of Victorian London, Nicholas's journey becomes one of survival, honor, and, ultimately, redemption.
In this sprawling epic, Dickens masterfully blends humor, drama, and biting social commentary to paint a vivid portrait of Victorian England. Bursting with a memorable cast of characters and intricate subplots, Nicholas Nickleby is a riveting tale of familial loyalty, societal critique, and the indomitable human spirit.