Nicholas Nickleby (Oxford World’s Classics)
Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens is a significant work published by Oxford University Press in 2009. This edition spans 870 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Nicholas as he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including the notorious schoolmaster Wackford Squeers and the flamboyant actor Vincent Crummles, embarking on a series of comic and satirical adventures throughout early Victorian England.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as coming of age and the challenges faced in a society marked by inequality and moral dilemmas. The story highlights Nicholas’s journey as he punishes wickedness, befriends the vulnerable, and navigates the complexities of love and ambition. This edition is part of the Oxford World’s Classics series, which has provided access to a wide range of literature for over a century, ensuring a scholarly approach with valuable features for further study.
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Our hero confronts a large and varied cast, including Wackford Squeers, the fantastic ogre of a schoolmaster, and Vincent Crummles, the grandiloquent ham actor, on his comic and satirical adventures up and down the country. Punishing wickedness, befriending the helpless, strutting the stage, and falling in love, Nicholas shares some of his creator’s energy and earnestness as he faces the pressing issues of early Victorian society.
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