The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 1 (of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

Contributor:

Aldin, Cecil, 1870-1935

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 1 (of 2)" by Charles Dickens is a serialized novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows Mr. Samuel Pickwick and his companions, who form the Pickwick Club, embarking on various adventures as they explore society and human nature. The humor and social commentary embedded in their journey offer insights into the quirks of Victorian life. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the Pickwick Club and its members, particularly Mr. Pickwick himself, who is portrayed as a naive yet well-meaning gentleman. The initial chapters detail a society meeting where resolutions are passed for their upcoming travels, setting the stage for their adventures. It humorously captures Mr. Pickwick's interactions with various whimsical characters, revealing his earnestness and the inherent misunderstandings that lead to comedic situations. Through his encounters in the bustling streets of London, the narrative begins to explore themes of friendship, folly, and the absurdities of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Katherine Ward, eagkw and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pickwick_Papers

Release date is 2014-12-04