Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby Volume 1 is a classic novel written by Charles Dickens. The book follows the story of Nicholas Nickleby, a young man who is forced to support his mother and sister after his father's death. Nicholas becomes a schoolmaster at a boarding school run by the cruel and abusive Wackford Squeers. He witnesses the mistreatment of the students and eventually escapes with one of them, Smike. Nicholas then travels to London to seek his fortune and encounters a variety of colorful characters, including the devious businessman Ralph Nickleby, who is his uncle, and the kind-hearted Cheeryble brothers. Along the way, Nicholas falls in love with a young woman named Madeline Bray, but faces opposition from her scheming father.The novel is a social commentary on the harsh realities of life in 19th century England, including poverty, corruption, and the mistreatment of children. It also explores themes of family, love, and redemption. Dickens' vivid descriptions and memorable characters make this an engaging and entertaining read for fans of classic literature.In Two Volumes. Containing A Faithful Account Of The Fortunes, Misfortunes, Uprisings, Downfallings, And Complete Career Of The Nickleby Family.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.
