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

By Charles Dickens

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Embark on riotous escapades alongside an eccentric gentleman and his companions as they navigate Victorian England, encountering fantastical beings and humorous characters.

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2014-12-04
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"The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2 (of 2)" by Charles Dickens is a humorous story set in Victorian England that follows Mr. Samuel Pickwick and his club as they experience a range of comical adventures throughout the countryside. The story begins with a grumpy gravedigger, Gabriel Grub, who has a change of heart after meeting a goblin on Christmas Eve, who shows him the joys of life. Then, the story turns to Mr. Pickwick and his pal Sam Weller, who get into funny situations with a couple of medical students, highlighting the funny relationships and setting the scene for their next misadventures. Overall, this Victorian England tale uses a humorous tone and has interesting characters, giving an engaging look into the Pickwick Club's quirky world.

About the Author

Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English novelist, journalist, short story writer and social critic. He created some of literature's best-known fictional characters, and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read today.

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