THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBYVolumes 1 & 2Charles DickensNicholas Nickleby, a gentleman's son fallen upon hard times, must set out to make his way in the world. Along the way various older, money-grubbing villains attempt to injure him. Eventually, with the assistance of kind patrons, he and his family achieve economic security and a happy home. Sounds rather trite, doesn't it? Not with characters written by Dickens. Schoolmaster Squeers would make a fine poster boy for child abusers.
Ralph Nickleby's initial desire to injure Nicholas gradually develops into a full-blown obsession. Then there are the kind Cheeryble brothers, the gentle, much-abused Smike, and a host of other friends who provide comic relief.
This is a charming presentation and a wonderful bridge to a classic book.
624 pages of great reading, and some nice illustrations!
My late father had collected many fine books - these are from his estate.
This set includes volumes 1 & 2.
Each book is 5 1/4 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/4 in size.
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Published by: University Of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 0-8122-1135-9 | Other Data:
Size, inches (approx) See above
Weight, ounces (approx) 53 |
Item Condition:
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