Nicholas Nickleby
by Charles Dickens, Mark Ford
Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens, Mark Ford holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 30.3K reader ratings. First published in 1839. The book spans 817 pages.
About Nicholas Nickleby
'I shall never regret doing as I have—never, if I starve or beg in consequence'
When Nicholas Nickleby is left penniless after his father's death, he appeals to his wealthy uncle to help him find work and to protect his mother and sister. But Ralph Nickleby proves both hard-hearted and unscrupulous, and Nicholas finds himself forced to make his own way in the world. His adventures gave Dickens the opportunity to portray an extraordinary gallery of rogues and eccentrics: Wackford Squeers, the tyrannical headmaster of Dotheboys Hall, a school for unwanted boys; the slow-witted orphan Smike, rescued by Nicholas; and the gloriously theatrical Mr and Mrs Crummles and their daughter, the 'infant phenonenon'. Like many of Dickens's novels, Nicholas Nickleby is characterised by his outrage at cruelty and social injustice, but it is also a flamboyantly exuberant work, revealing his comic genius at its most unerring.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Charles Dickens, Mark Ford |
| Published | 1839 |
| Pages | 817 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 30,272 |
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What genre is Nicholas Nickleby?
Nicholas Nickleby is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Nicholas Nickleby worth reading?
Based on 30.3K reader ratings, Nicholas Nickleby has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Nicholas Nickleby?
Nicholas Nickleby has 817 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Nicholas Nickleby?
Nicholas Nickleby was written by Charles Dickens, Mark Ford. It was first published in 1839.
What is the ISBN for Nicholas Nickleby?
The ISBN-13 for Nicholas Nickleby is 9780140435120.0.
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