The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 1 (of 2): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 1 (of 2) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dickens, Charles (1812–1870).

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"The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 1 (of 2)" by Charles Dickens is a novel serialized from March 1836 to November 1837. Samuel Pickwick and three companions journey through the English countryside, recording their adventures for their London club. Their travels bring comic misadventures, colorful characters, and unexpected troubles—including a romantic misunderstanding with Pickwick's landlady that leads to one of literature's most famous legal cases, landing both parties in debtor's prison.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 1 (of 2)
• Author credits: Dickens, Charles (1812–1870)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• England -- Fiction
• England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
• Humorous stories
• Male friendship -- Fiction
• Men -- Societies and clubs -- Fiction

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• Category: British Literature
• Category: Humour
• Category: Novels

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