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The Pickwick Papers

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Not happy with this edition; no introduction, no foreword, no historical nor biographical notes and no illustrations...'just the facts'. I never thought any editiion would leave out generally included notes and illustrations. Lesson learned: buy from local bookstore after handling to your satisfaction. MY local store does not stock any version of "Pickwick Papers".
I would return it, but the hassle is not worth the bother.
One positive note: book is larger tnan the average paperback, making it a good lap read.

The Pickwick Papers was actually Charles Dickens' first novel, and it was first published in a serialized manner - appearing as 19 booklets, published over 20 months, and costing two shillings. The book tells the story of Samuel Pickwick and his three associates as they amble rather randomly across early Victorian England. During their peregrinations, they encounter the troubles of travel, deceit, sports, business, and even a stay in debtors' prison.

Overall, I found the story (or should I say, "stories?") to be very funny - lighthearted and whimsical. It is really a very interesting and irreverent look at a world now long-lost. I definitely enjoyed this book and I definitely recommend it!

I have read Charles Dickens extensively, and though this is not one of his more widely read works, I feel it is his finest. Brilliant, poignant, and incredibly funny. I find it a highly enjoyable read. Not many works are this humorous, heart-warming, and touching. I feel that it extensively explores many classes and types of people, bringing to focus the humanity in us all. I recommend it highly!

The leather bound edition is lovely, and has stood up to many readings. :)

This book is about a man named Mr.Pickwick.Mr.Pickwick is not a rich man but he still goes on in life.What Mr.Pickwick does is he trys to help out his friends.He is a man not a kid like some may think.The book is trying to create a positively good man.He works in a newspaer publishing place with very little pay.This book is about never giving up.