"It is a pleasant world we live in, sir, a very pleasant world. There are bad people in it, Mr. Richard, but if there were no bad people, there would be no good lawyers."- Mr. Pickwick
This fully annotated edition of The Pickwick Papers Journey through the English countryside with the inimitable Mr. Samuel Pickwick in Charles Dickens' first novel, a delightful tapestry of episodic misadventures, colorful characters, and sparkling wit. As founder of the Pickwick Club, Mr. Pickwick, accompanied by his loyal friends, embarks on a series of whimsical excursions. From the bustling streets of London to quiet country inns, their travels are punctuated by chance encounters, misunderstandings, and comic predicaments, all narrated with Dickens' signature blend of satire, humor, and keen observation of human nature.
But beneath the laughter, Dickens weaves a sharp critique of 19th-century English society, exposing its follies, injustices, and quirks. Through the escapades of Mr. Pickwick and company, readers will witness the timeless joys of friendship, the absurdities of legal bureaucracy, and the enduring charm of life's unpredictable journey.
Discover or revisit the world of "The Pickwick Papers," where every page brims with vibrant life, unforgettable characters, and the inescapable feeling that, in the words of Mr. Pickwick, "the world is a very good-humored place after all."
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Language
English
Pages
626
Format
Paperback
Release
September 28, 2023
ISBN 13
9798862794953
The Pickwick Papers (Annotated): The Original 1838 Illustrated Edition with New Historical Annotations
"It is a pleasant world we live in, sir, a very pleasant world. There are bad people in it, Mr. Richard, but if there were no bad people, there would be no good lawyers."- Mr. Pickwick
This fully annotated edition of The Pickwick Papers Journey through the English countryside with the inimitable Mr. Samuel Pickwick in Charles Dickens' first novel, a delightful tapestry of episodic misadventures, colorful characters, and sparkling wit. As founder of the Pickwick Club, Mr. Pickwick, accompanied by his loyal friends, embarks on a series of whimsical excursions. From the bustling streets of London to quiet country inns, their travels are punctuated by chance encounters, misunderstandings, and comic predicaments, all narrated with Dickens' signature blend of satire, humor, and keen observation of human nature.
But beneath the laughter, Dickens weaves a sharp critique of 19th-century English society, exposing its follies, injustices, and quirks. Through the escapades of Mr. Pickwick and company, readers will witness the timeless joys of friendship, the absurdities of legal bureaucracy, and the enduring charm of life's unpredictable journey.
Discover or revisit the world of "The Pickwick Papers," where every page brims with vibrant life, unforgettable characters, and the inescapable feeling that, in the words of Mr. Pickwick, "the world is a very good-humored place after all."