Mugby Junction by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Contributor Collins, Charles Allston, 1828-1873
Contributor Edwards, Amelia B., 1831-1892
Contributor Halliday, Andrew, 1830-1877
Contributor Stretton, Hesba, 1832-1911
Illustrator Goodman, Arthur Jule, 1870-1926
Title Mugby Junction
Note Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mugby_Junction
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
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EBook-No. 27924
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 30, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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