| Author |
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Title |
The Pickwick Papers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pickwick_Papers
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| Credits |
Produced by Jo Churcher, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Samuel Pickwick, the eccentric and optimistic founder of the Pickwick Club, and his companions, Mr. Winkle, Mr. Snodgrass, and Mr. Tupman, as they embark on various adventures throughout England, exploring the quirks of society and human nature. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Mr. Pickwick and the proceedings of his club. After an intriguing debate on scientific observations led by Pickwick himself, he sets off on his first journey with his fellow Pickwickians. They encounter a comical cab driver that leads to a chaotic confrontation, setting the tone for the humorous and satirical experiences to come. The opening chapters effectively establish the charm and camaraderie among the characters while hinting at the comedic misadventures that will unfold throughout their travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Men -- Societies and clubs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Male friendship -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
580 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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