| Author |
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Translator |
Des Essarts, Alfred, 1811-1893 |
| Title |
Le magasin d'antiquités, Tome I
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Curiosity_Shop Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Magasin_d%27antiquit%C3%A9s
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Le magasin d'antiquités, Tome I" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story introduces the character of an elderly gentleman who enjoys late-night walks and soon encounters a young girl named Nell who has become lost in the city. Their interaction sets the stage for the unfolding tale, which explores themes of family, poverty, and the mysterious connections between its characters. At the start of the novel, Dickens presents an elderly narrator who reflects on his evening strolls, which offer him insight into the lives of people in the bustling city. During one of his nighttime excursions, he meets a delicate young girl named Nell, who has become disoriented as she searches for her way home. She is accompanied by her grandfather, a merchant of curiosities, who appears kind but is hinted to harbor deeper secrets. The opening establishes a blend of atmosphere and character development, hinting at the challenges and poignant moments that will arise in the interactions between Nell, her grandfather, and the enigmatic figures they encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Didactic fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Grandparent and child -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Antique dealers -- Fiction
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Grandfathers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Gamblers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17675 |
| Release Date |
Feb 4, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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