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The Pickwick Papers

Pages
988
Published
1847
Language
English

Synopsis

Samuel Pickwick and his companions set out to explore the English countryside, meeting a colorful cast of characters along the way. From courtroom dramas to mishaps at local inns, their travels are full of humor and unexpected friendships. This classic story follows the group as they navigate the strange customs and social rules of the 19th century.

About the author

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Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era, and one of the most popular of all time. He created some of literature's most iconic characters, with the theme of social reform running throughout his work. The continuing popularity of his novels and short stories is such that they have never gone out of print. ([Source][1].) [1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Dickens

Characters

Samuel PickwickProtagonist

An elderly, benevolent gentleman and founder of the Pickwick Club whose good nature leads him into a series of comic mishaps.

Nathaniel WinkleSupporting

A young man who considers himself an expert sportsman but is dangerously inept with horses and guns, becoming Pickwick's first travelling companion.

Augustus SnodgrassSupporting

A young poet and the fourth member of the group, known for his poetic aspirations rather than practical skills.

Tracy TupmanSupporting

The third member of the original trio to join Pickwick on his travels; a stout man who becomes an expert horse-rider despite initial failures.

All characters in The Pickwick Papers