Mugby Junction by Charles Dickens

Author: Charles Dickens | Published: 1866

Mugby Junction Synopsis

Mugby Junction is a collection of short stories by Charles Dickens and his collaborators, Amelia B. Edwards, Andrew Halliday, Charles Collins, and Hesba Stretton. It was first published in All the Year Round on December 18, 1866. The stories are set in and around a railway junction called Mugby Junction. The stories include "The Signal-Man," "The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street," "The Yarmouth Wreck," and "The Great Winglebury Duel."

Excerpt from Mugby Junction Online Book (From "The Signal-Man")

“HALLOA! Below there!”

When he heard a voice thus calling to him, he was standing at the door of his box, with a flag in his hand, furled round its short pole. One would have thought, considering the nature of the ground, that he could not have doubted from what quarter the voice came, but instead of looking up to where I stood on the top of the steep cutting nearly over his head, he turned himself about and looked down the Line.

About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens is one of the world's most beloved and renowned authors. From his early works like Oliver Twist and David Copperfield to later works such as A Tale Of Two Cities and Great Expectations, Charles Dickens captured the attention of millions with his captivating stories. The English writer wrote many classic novels that still hold a special place in readers' hearts today.

The life of Charles Dickens was filled with both triumphs and struggles, making him an iconic figure among literature fans around the globe. Born in 1812, he grew up in poverty after his father was sent to a debtors' prison. This experience inspired his future works, including social injustice and class division themes. Find out more about Charles Dickens at sevenov.com.