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Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit

Charles Dickens

The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1844. It follows the story of the eponymous Martin Chuzzlewit, a wealthy young man who becomes disillusioned with his family and sets out on a journey to America. Along the way, he encounters a host of colorful characters, including the scheming Pecksniff family, the drunken and jovial Mark Tapley, and the mysterious and alluring Mercy Pecksniff.The novel is a satirical commentary on the greed and hypocrisy of Victorian society, and it explores themes of family, love, and redemption. It is known for its vivid and memorable characters, intricate plot, and sharp wit.Throughout the book, Dickens uses his signature style of social commentary and humor to expose the flaws of his society. He tackles issues such as classism, corruption, and greed, while also celebrating the virtues of honesty, kindness, and selflessness.The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit is considered one of Dickens' most complex and ambitious works, and it continues to be a beloved classic of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: Jun 8th, 2006
  • Pages: 828
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.00in - 8.25in - 1.64in - 4.02lb
  • EAN: 9781428630833
  • Categories: GeneralAdventurers & ExplorersInspirational