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“He wore a sprinkling of powder upon his head, as if to make himself look benevolent; but if that were his purpose, he would perhaps have done better to powder his countenance also, for there was something in its very wrinkles, and in his cold restless eye, which seemed to tell of cunning that would announce itself in spite of him.”

Quote by Charles Dickens

Book:The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby ... With a Frontispiece from a Painting by T. Webster

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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby ... With a Frontispiece from a Painting by T. Webster

This book is a seminal work in English literature, chronicling the journey of its protagonist, Nicholas Nickleby, through various challenges and adventures. The narrative is accompanied by a frontispiece, a decorative illustration, created by the artist T. Webster. more

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Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more

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Book:The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby

Source: The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby

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Book:Nicholas Nickleby: Easyread Comfort Edition

Source: Nicholas Nickleby: Easyread Comfort Edition

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Source: The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby ... With a Frontispiece from a Painting by T. Webster

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Book:Delphi Complete Works of Charles Dickens (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Charles Dickens (Illustrated)

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Book:Four Novels: Great Expectations, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, and Hard Times

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