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Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit

Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit

Dickens, Charles
Phiz

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ISBN10: 1162967641
ISBN13: 9781162967646
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 828
Weight: 4.02
Height: 1.64 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit is a novel written by Charles Dickens, first published in 1844. The story follows the life of a young man named Martin Chuzzlewit, who is initially portrayed as selfish and arrogant. Martin's grandfather, old Martin Chuzzlewit, is a wealthy man who disinherits him after a family dispute. Martin then sets out on a journey to America, where he hopes to make his fortune.The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part taking place in England and the second part in America. Throughout the book, Dickens satirizes various aspects of society, including the legal profession, the press, and American culture.In America, Martin encounters a number of colorful characters, including a snake oil salesman, a corrupt politician, and a group of utopian socialists. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary Graham, who helps him see the error of his ways.The novel is notable for its complex plot and large cast of characters, as well as its exploration of themes such as greed, family, and redemption. It is considered one of Dickens' most ambitious works and has been adapted for film, television, and stage.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.

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