Mr. Pickwick's Christmas by Charles Dickens
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About this eBook
| Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
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| Illustrator | Williams, George Alfred, 1875-1932 |
| LoC No. | 06035623 |
| Title |
Mr. Pickwick's Christmas Being an Account of the Pickwickians' Christmas at the Manor Farm, of the Adventures There; the Tale of the Goblin Who Stole a Sexton, and of the Famous Sports on the Ice |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Mr. Pickwick's Christmas" by Charles Dickens is a festive novella, likely written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a delightful extension of the adventures of Mr. Pickwick and his companions, the Pickwickians, during their Christmas festivities at the Manor Farm. The narrative promises to explore themes of joy, camaraderie, and the heartwarming spirit of Christmas through the eyes of Mr. Pickwick and his friends as they engage in various holiday activities. The opening of the story sets the stage for a cheerful Christmas celebration, vividly describing the gathering of the Pickwickians on the morning of December 22nd. Mr. Pickwick is portrayed as a warm-hearted character in high spirits as he embarks on a journey to Dingley Dell with his friends. The scene is filled with merriment, anticipation, and quirky comic elements, including humorous mishaps with their luggage on the coach. As they arrive at the Manor Farm, the narrative hints at a wedding celebration that will occur soon, immediately introducing a lively and jovial atmosphere that welcomes readers into the whimsical world Dickens has crafted, marking the beginning of a heartwarming holiday adventure intertwined with friendship and festive cheer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61193 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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