Join Nicholas Nickleby on a captivating journey through the pages of Dickenss third novel, following his adventures after the beloved Pickwick Papers and Oliver Twist. This tale is filled with a vibrant cast of characters, including the villainous Wackford Squeers, whose tyrannical rule over his Yorkshire school leads to the tragic fate of many orphaned children. Meet Mr. Vincent Crummles and his hilariously clumsy touring company, the generous Cheeryble brothers, and Ralph Nickleby, Nicholas’s avaricious uncle consumed by irrational hatred for his nephew. Encounter Smike, a boy cruelly mistreated by Squeers, and Mrs. Nickleby, Nicholass overbearing mother with her genteel pretensions. With its richly drawn characters and intertwining love stories, this novel transcends genres, offering a delightful blend of comedy and romance that will continue to enchant readers today. (Summary by Peter Keeble)
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