FINELY BOUND, CHARLES DICKENS, LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY, CLASSIC

Description: The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens With Illustrations by Phiz London: Chapman and Hall ND, circa 1890 Finely bound in three-quarter brown leather, signed by the binder: "Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London, England, for J. W. Robinson Company." Octavo, xiv, 624 pages, finely bound in three-quarter brown leather over marbled boards by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Spine with small raised bands, gilt lettering and decroation. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Illustrated throghout in black and white. Housed in a slipcase covered with marbled paper that matches the boards. Some slight rubbing and wear, scuffs and wear to the slipcase, else in very good condition. The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens is a classic novel that explores themes of family, resilience, and social injustice through the trials of its young protagonist, Nicholas Nickleby. Published in 1839, the story follows Nicholas after his father's death leaves the family destitute. He is sent to work under the cruel and unscrupulous schoolmaster, Wackford Squeers, at Dotheboys Hall, a dismal boarding school for unwanted children. Witnessing the mistreatment of the school’s students, Nicholas rebels and escapes, embarking on a journey through various vocations and challenges as he strives to protect his family and secure a better future. The novel deftly combines humor and drama, offering vivid social commentary on Victorian England's injustices while highlighting Dickens’s deep compassion for the vulnerable. With its rich cast of memorable characters, from the wicked Squeers to the loyal Smike, Nicholas Nickleby remains a poignant tale of courage and compassion. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

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Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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