Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Title Nicholas Nickleby
Note Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Nicholas Nickleby" by Charles Dickens is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story centers around Nicholas Nickleby, who is thrust into a tumultuous world upon the death of his father and is suddenly responsible for the welfare of his mother and sister. The narrative explores themes of poverty, education, familial bonds, and social injustice, set against the backdrop of Victorian England and its array of dubious educational institutions. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Nicholas's family background and the unfortunate circumstances that lead to his seeking employment after his father's death. Nicholas learns that his affluent uncle, Ralph Nickleby, who previously seemed indifferent to their plight, might hold the key to their future welfare. As Nicholas grapples with the loss of his father and the responsibility of caring for his mother and sister, he decides to pursue a position as a schoolmaster at Dotheboys Hall, a Yorkshire institution run by the unscrupulous Mr. Squeers. This decision marks the beginning of his journey through a world filled with challenges and morally dubious characters, setting the stage for the adventures and misfortunes that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Boarding schools -- Fiction
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Young men -- Fiction
Subject Theatrical companies -- Fiction
Subject Poor families -- Fiction
Subject Picaresque literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 967
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 17, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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