The Pickwick Papers: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Dickens’ first novel was originally written and published as a serial. It is a comedy relating the misadventures of the members of The Pickwick Club, whose main purpose is to discover and relate quaint and curious phenomena of social life and customs throughout England. This quest takes the members to all parts of the country, travelling by coach and sampling the comforts or otherwise of various coaching inns.
Quick facts about The Pickwick Papers
- Title: The Pickwick Papers
- Author: Charles Dickens
- First published: 1800
- Genre: fiction, men, societies and clubs
- OpenLibrary ID: OL8763776W
Where to read The Pickwick Papers
The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Pickwick Papers about?
Dickens’ first novel was originally written and published as a serial.
Who wrote The Pickwick Papers?
The Pickwick Papers was written by Charles Dickens.
When was The Pickwick Papers published?
The Pickwick Papers was first published in 1800.
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