The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens
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Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
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Title | The Old Curiosity Shop |
Note | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
Credits | An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger |
Summary | "The Old Curiosity Shop" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It tells the story of a young girl named Nell and her grandfather, who run an antiquities shop and grapple with the challenges of poverty and the intricacies of their relationships. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to an old man who enjoys nighttime walks to observe the busy streets filled with life. During one of these walks, he encounters a delicate young girl named Nell, who becomes lost while searching for her home. The old man, intrigued by Nell’s innocence and charm, decides to help her find her way. As they walk together, readers gain insight into Nell's loving yet complicated relationship with her grandfather, who is depicted as both caring and troubled. The early chapters hint at deeper struggles involving familial bonds, secrets, and the specter of hardship that looms over them, setting the stage for a poignant story about love and resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
Subject | Didactic fiction |
Subject | England -- Fiction |
Subject | Domestic fiction |
Subject | Grandparent and child -- Fiction |
Subject | Antique dealers -- Fiction |
Subject | Grandfathers -- Fiction |
Subject | Gamblers -- Fiction |
Subject | Girls -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 700 |
Release Date | Oct 1, 1996 |
Most Recently Updated | Nov 30, 2021 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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