Bardell v. Pickwick: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Bardell v. Pickwick is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dickens, Charles (1812–1870); Fitzgerald, Percy (1834–1925).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Bardell v. Pickwick" by Percy Fitzgerald and Charles Dickens is a legal satire written in the mid-19th century. It presents a fictionalized trial for breach of promise of marriage, involving the comical character Mr. Pickwick and his landlady, Mrs. Bardell, who believes they have an engagement. The book explores themes of misunderstanding, legal absurdities, and the humorous complexities of social interactions, particularly in the realm of court proceedings. The opening of the story sets the scene for the trial, detailing the characters involved and the nature of the case. Mr. Pickwick, a well-meaning but somewhat oblivious bachelor, finds himself in legal trouble after a misunderstanding with his landlady. It introduces various characters, including the bumbling Mr. Pickwick, the scheming Mrs. Bardell, and the ambitious attorneys, all leading to a farcical courtroom drama. As the trial commences, the reader is invited to witness the humorous unfolding of the case, highlighting the absurdities of the legal system and the characters' interactions, all while foreshadowing the chaotic events to come.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Bardell v. Pickwick
- Author credits: Dickens, Charles (1812–1870); Fitzgerald, Percy (1834–1925)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Humorous stories
- Legal stories
- London (England) -- Fiction
- Trials (Breach of promise) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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