Tag: Classic reads

“The Old Curiosity Shop” is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1841. The story follows the life of Nell Trent, a young girl who lives with her grandfather in a shop full of curious and valuable antiques. Nell’s grandfather is addicted to gambling, and when he loses everything, he borrows money from the…

“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…

In the summer of 1827, the Pickwick Club of Greater london, led by Samuel Pickwick, chose to take his club on a trip around England as well as create records on their journeys. The 4 participants are actually Mr. Pickwick, a kindly retired entrepreneur as well as philosopher whose ideas never ever increase over the…