This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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. Frontispiece and
Insert provided from the collection of Culver-Stockton
College, Canton, Mo.)
Summary: "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2 (of 2)" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This book follows the comedic and adventurous exploits of Mr. Samuel Pickwick and the members of the Pickwick Club as they journey through various encounters and misadventures in Victorian England. The narrative is characterized by its humor, vivid characters, and satirical observations of contemporary society. At the start of the second volume, the narrative introduces Gabriel Grub, a surly sexton who is initially portrayed as humorless and morose. On Christmas Eve, as he reluctantly digs a grave, he encounters a goblin who brings him into a fantastical realm filled with cheerful spirits and reflections on the joy of life. Following this whimsical encounter, the focus shifts to Mr. Pickwick and his friend Sam Weller, who engage in various comedic interactions with two medical students, showcasing the humorous dynamics of their relationships and setting the stage for more of their misadventures. This opening portion captures the essence of Dickens's storytelling with rich characterizations and light-hearted humor that invites readers into the whimsical world of the Pickwick Club. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Illustrator: Aldin, Cecil, 1870-1935
EBook No.: 47535
Published: Dec 4, 2014
Downloads: 288
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Men -- Societies and clubs -- Fiction
Subject: Male friendship -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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. Frontispiece and
Insert provided from the collection of Culver-Stockton
College, Canton, Mo.)
Summary: "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2 (of 2)" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This book follows the comedic and adventurous exploits of Mr. Samuel Pickwick and the members of the Pickwick Club as they journey through various encounters and misadventures in Victorian England. The narrative is characterized by its humor, vivid characters, and satirical observations of contemporary society. At the start of the second volume, the narrative introduces Gabriel Grub, a surly sexton who is initially portrayed as humorless and morose. On Christmas Eve, as he reluctantly digs a grave, he encounters a goblin who brings him into a fantastical realm filled with cheerful spirits and reflections on the joy of life. Following this whimsical encounter, the focus shifts to Mr. Pickwick and his friend Sam Weller, who engage in various comedic interactions with two medical students, showcasing the humorous dynamics of their relationships and setting the stage for more of their misadventures. This opening portion captures the essence of Dickens's storytelling with rich characterizations and light-hearted humor that invites readers into the whimsical world of the Pickwick Club. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Illustrator: Aldin, Cecil, 1870-1935
EBook No.: 47535
Published: Dec 4, 2014
Downloads: 288
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Men -- Societies and clubs -- Fiction
Subject: Male friendship -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.