"Nicholas Nickleby" by Charles Dickens is a story set in the 1800s about a young man named Nicholas. After his father dies, Nicholas must take care of his mom and sister. The book looks at tough topics like being poor, getting an education, how families stick together, and unfairness in society, all happening in England during that time. After his father's death, Nicholas seeks help from his rich uncle, Ralph Nickleby, who he hopes can help him and his family. Nicholas then decides to work as a teacher for a mean man called Mr. Squeers at a school named Dotheboys Hall. This begins the story of Nicholas's voyage as he faces difficult situations and meets dishonest people. He is trying to make his way in society, dealing with the bad luck he and his family endures.
Nicholas Nickleby
By Charles Dickens
Orphaned and impoverished, a young man must navigate a treacherous society teeming with cruel schoolmasters and indifferent relatives to protect his family and forge his own destiny.
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About the AuthorCharles 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.
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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