“He describes it as a large apartment, with a red brick floor and a capacious chimney; the ceiling garnished with hams, sides of bacon, and ropes of onions.”
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
The posthumous papers of the Pickwick Club
This book is a compilation of the original serialized installments of Charles Dickens' popular novel, chronicling the escapades and misadventures of a group of friends who form the Pickwick Club. The narrative is known for its humorous and satirical portrayal of 19th-century English society. more
Author
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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