Publisher's Synopsis
The Old Curiosity Shop; Hard Times; And The Holly Tree Inn Part 1 is a collection of three classic novels by Charles Dickens. The first novel, The Old Curiosity Shop, tells the story of a young girl named Nell Trent and her grandfather, who run a small curiosity shop in London. When the grandfather becomes addicted to gambling, they are forced to leave their shop and travel across England in search of a better life.The second novel, Hard Times, is set in the fictional industrial town of Coketown and explores the harsh realities of life for the working class during the Industrial Revolution. The story follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy factory owner Mr. Gradgrind, his children, and the impoverished factory workers.The third novel, The Holly Tree Inn, is a collection of short stories that take place at a country inn during the Christmas season. The stories are heartwarming and often humorous, and they offer a glimpse into Dickens' vision of the holiday season.Overall, The Old Curiosity Shop; Hard Times; And The Holly Tree Inn Part 1 is a captivating collection of classic novels that showcase Dickens' masterful storytelling and his ability to capture the essence of Victorian England.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.
