'The Pickwick Papers' by Charles Dickens is a comedic novel that follows the adventures of Mr. Pickwick, a newly retired wealthy businessman, and his companions from the Pickwick Club, along with his loyal servant Sam Weller. The book is set in 19th century English society, portraying the morals, manners, and conduct of the time through a series of misadventures, romances, and social issues like debtors' prisons and abuses of the justice system. Dickens introduces a colorful cast of characters, from bumbling gentlemen to careing generous individuals, all wrapped in a humorous and engaging narrative style.
The novel is a collection of loosely connected episodes that offer a humorous look at various aspects of English society, while also delving into deeper moral and humane themes. It showcases Dickens' early talent in character development and situational humor, setting the stage for his future works that would explore social issues and human nature in greater depth.
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Has Romance?
The book contains elements of romance, particularly regarding the younger gentlemen's pursuits of love, though it is not the central focus.
From The Publisher:
The Pickwick Club was founded by the most learned minds in London for the purpose of making a scientific tour of the world. Its distinguished members include Mr. Samuel Pickwick, Esq., G.C.M.PC., presiding; Augustus Snodgrass; Nathaniel Winkle; and Tracy Tupman, Esq. Yet no sooner have these gentlemen begun their historic journey than they are set upon by a charming but notorious con man, Alfred Jingle. So begins a series of hilarious misadventures that takes the incorrigibly innocent Pickwicks wandering around England, coming in contact with some of the most colorful and comical characters in all fiction, including Dr. Slammer, Dismal Jemmy Hutley, Job Trotter, Wilkins Flasher, and Mr. Serjeant Buzfuz.
This was Dickens' first novel-and remains his funniest and most loved.
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About the Author:
Considered by many to be the greatest novelist of the English language, Charles John Hummham Dickens was born Februrary 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England. Some of his most populars works include Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Nicholas Nickleby, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations.
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