Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens

Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens

“Nicholas Nickleby” is a novel by Charles Dickens that was originally published in serial form between 1838 and 1839. It tells the story of a young man named Nicholas Nickleby who, after the death of his father, has to support his mother and sister.

Nicholas becomes a teacher at a school run by the cruel and abusive Wackford Squeers, where he witnesses the mistreatment of the boys in the school. He eventually leaves and takes his family to London, where he meets a theatrical troupe and becomes involved with them.

The novel also features several subplots, including the story of Smike, a young man who has been mistreated by Squeers and becomes a companion to Nicholas, and the machinations of the villainous Ralph Nickleby, Nicholas’s uncle.

Throughout the novel, Dickens explores themes of social injustice, poverty, and the importance of family and friendship. It is a classic example of Dickens’s style of social commentary and satire, and has been adapted into several stage plays and films over the years.

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“Nicholas Nickleby” is a novel by Charles Dickens that was originally published in serial form between 1838 and 1839. It tells the story of a young man named Nicholas Nickleby who, after the death of his father, has to support his mother and sister. Nicholas becomes a teacher at a school run by the cruel…

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