“Spite is a little word, but it represents as strange a jumble of feelings and compound of discords, as any polysyllable in the language.”
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby ... With a Frontispiece from a Painting by T. Webster ... Engraved by T. Williams
This work is a classic English novel that chronicles the journey of its titular character, Nicholas Nickleby, after the death of his father leaves his family in reduced circumstances. The story traces Nicholas's efforts to support his mother and sister while confronting the villainy of his uncle, Ralph Nickleby, and the brutal regime of Wackford Squeers at Dotheboys Hall. Along the way, Nicholas meets a colorful cast of characters, experiences both hardship and kindness, and ultimately seeks to find his place in the world. The edition noted includes a frontispiece illustration based on a painting by T. Webster, engraved by T. Williams, reflecting the visual presentation typical of 19th-century publications. 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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