The Old Curiosity Shop: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
The sensational bestselling story of Little Nell, the beautiful child thrown into a shadowy, terrifying world, seems to belong less to the history of the Victorian novel than to folklore, fairy tale, or myth. The sorrows of Nell and her grandfather are offset by Dickens's creation of a dazzling contemporary world inhabited by some of his most brilliantly drawn characters—the eloquent ne'er-do-well Dick Swiveller; the hungry maid known as the "Marchioness"; the mannish lawyer Sally Brass; Quilp's brow-beaten mother-in-law; and Quilp himself, the lustful, vengeful dwarf, whose demonic energy makes a vivid counterpoint to Nell's purity.
Quick facts about The Old Curiosity Shop
- Title: The Old Curiosity Shop
- Author: Charles Dickens
- First published: 1800
- Genre: fiction, girls, gamblers
- OpenLibrary ID: OL14869167W
Where to read The Old Curiosity Shop
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Old Curiosity Shop about?
The sensational bestselling story of Little Nell, the beautiful child thrown into a shadowy, terrifying world, seems to belong less to the history of the Victorian novel than to folklore, fairy tale, or myth.
Who wrote The Old Curiosity Shop?
The Old Curiosity Shop was written by Charles Dickens.
When was The Old Curiosity Shop published?
The Old Curiosity Shop was first published in 1800.
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