Mugby Junction by Charles Dickens
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About this eBook
| Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
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| Contributor | Collins, Charles |
| Contributor | Edwards, Amelia B., 1831-1892 |
| Contributor | Halliday, Andrew |
| Contributor | Stretton, Hesba, 1832-1911 |
| Title | Mugby Junction |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents |
Barbox Brothers / by Charles Dickens Barbox Brothers and Co. / by Charles Dickens Main line. The boy at Mugby / by Charles Dickens No. 1 branch line. The signalman / by Charles Dickens No. 2 branch line. The engine-driver / by Andrew Halliday No. 3 branch line. The compensation house / by Charles Collins No. 4 branch line. The travelling post office / by Hesba Stretton No. 5 branch line. The engineer / by Amelia Edwards. |
| Credits | This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler |
| Summary | "Mugby Junction" by Charles Dickens is a collection of interconnected stories written in the mid-19th century. The narrative primarily revolves around a mysterious train station, Mugby Junction, and follows various characters who intersect at this significant location, including Barbox Brothers, a traveler with a tumultuous past, who contemplates his life and choices in this strange place. This blend of humor, social commentary, and character development makes it a rich tapestry of human experience against the backdrop of the Victorian railway system. At the start of the story, we meet Barbox Brothers, who arrives at Mugby Junction on a stormy night, dissatisfied with his life and determined to escape from the burdens of his past. Amidst the gloomy atmosphere of the station, he encounters the quirky porter, Lamps, and engages in a conversation that reveals both the porter's lighthearted nature and Barbox's self-reflection. The opening sets the tone for a deeper exploration of Barbox's character as he grapples with his identity, loneliness, and the desire for change, all while observing the lives of others at the junction. The intertwining of their stories hints at the many paths and possibilities that each character faces, foreshadowing the complexity of relationships and choices that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Railroad stations -- England -- London -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27924 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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