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The Pickwick Papers

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Last updated: 2024/01/30 at 11:33 PM
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The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

Author: Charles Dickens | Published: 1837

The Pickwick Papers

The Pickwick Papers, also known as The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, is the first novel by Charles Dickens. It was first serialized between March 1836 to November 1837 and published in book format in 1837. The story follows the adventures and misadventures of Samuel Pickwick and his friends, who form the Pickwick Club. Centering around their founder, Samuel Pickwick Esquire, the members of the club travel throughout England, visiting and observing various people and places.

The Pickwick Papers is an excellent example of Dickens' use of satire and wit, making it one of the most enduring works of literature. The timeless comedic tale follows this merry band of Pickwickians as they encounter various characters, such as Jingle, Winkle, Tupman, and Snodgrass. They also enjoy numerous hilarious escapades along their journey, such as the sleepy village of Dingley Dell, the hustle and bustle of London, and the eerie courts of Chancery. As they pass through quaint English towns with colorful inhabitants, some kind and some not so kind, each Pickwickian faces unique challenges that test his character. The result is a delightful adventure filled with humor and insight into human nature that still resonates today.

Notable characters in The Pickwick Papers: Samuel Pickwick, Nathaniel Winkle, Augustus Snodgrass, Tracy Tupman, Sam Weller, Alfred Jingle, Rachael Wardle, Martha Bardell, Emily Wardle, Arabella Allen, Ben Allen

About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens is one of the most celebrated authors in British literature. He was born in 1812 and died in 1870, but his writing continues to fascinate readers today. Born into a poor family, Dickens found success with his early works, such as The Pickwick Papers and Oliver Twist, which brought him fame and fortune during his lifetime.

His work often focused on social injustice and the plight of the working classes, reflecting both his upbringing and Britain's changing industrial landscape. His novels often featured strong-willed characters such as David Copperfield, Ebenezer Scrooge, Miss Havisham, and Fagin, who remain part of our cultural consciousness today. Charles Dickens' works have been translated into many languages and adapted for film and stage, providing an enduring legacy that speaks to generations old and new. Find out more about Charles Dickens at sevenov.com.

Charles Dickens' Books on PageVio

Novels: The Pickwick Papers | Oliver Twist | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | The Old Curiosity Shop | Barnaby Rudge | A Christmas Carol | Martin Chuzzlewit | The Chimes | The Cricket on the Hearth | The Battle of Life | The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain | Dombey and Son | David Copperfield | Bleak House | Hard Times | Little Dorrit | A Tale of Two Cities | Great Expectations | Our Mutual Friend | The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Here's a full list of Charles Dickens' books.

Genres: Comedy, Fiction
Completed: Yes
Word Count: 307454

Table of Contents

  • Inside Cover (1631 words)
  • THE POSTHUMOUS PAPERS OF THE PICKWICK CLUB (0 words)
  • CHAPTER I. THE PICKWICKIANS (1802 words)
  • CHAPTER II. THE FIRST DAY’S JOURNEY, AND THE FIRST EVENING’S ADVENTURES; WITH THEIR CONSEQUENCES (9897 words)
  • CHAPTER III. A NEW ACQUAINTANCE—THE STROLLER’S TALE—A DISAGREEABLE INTERRUPTION, AND AN UNPLEASANT ENCOUNTER (4657 words)
  • CHAPTER IV. A FIELD DAY AND BIVOUAC—MORE NEW FRIENDS—AN INVITATION TO THE COUNTRY (4713 words)
  • CHAPTER V. A SHORT ONE—SHOWING, AMONG OTHER MATTERS, HOW Mr. PICKWICK UNDERTOOK TO DRIVE, AND MR. WINKLE TO RIDE, AND HOW THEY BOTH DID IT (3737 words)
  • CHAPTER VI. AN OLD-FASHIONED CARD-PARTY—THE CLERGYMAN’S VERSES—THE STORY OF THE CONVICT’S RETURN (5977 words)
  • CHAPTER VII. HOW MR. WINKLE, INSTEAD OF SHOOTING AT THE PIGEON AND KILLING THE CROW (5361 words)
  • CHAPTER VIII. STRONGLY ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE POSITION, THAT THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE IS NOT A RAILWAY (4691 words)
  • CHAPTER IX. A DISCOVERY AND A CHASE (3308 words)
  • CHAPTER X. CLEARING UP ALL DOUBTS (IF ANY EXISTED) OF THE DISINTERESTEDNESS OF MR. A. JINGLE’S CHARACTER (5421 words)
  • CHAPTER XI. INVOLVING ANOTHER JOURNEY, AND AN ANTIQUARIAN DISCOVERY (7374 words)
  • CHAPTER XII. DESCRIPTIVE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PROCEEDING ON THE PART OF MR. PICKWICK (2225 words)
  • CHAPTER XIII. SOME ACCOUNT OF EATANSWILL; OF THE STATE OF PARTIES THEREIN (7072 words)
  • CHAPTER XIV. COMPRISING A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY AT THE PEACOCK ASSEMBLED (6905 words)
  • CHAPTER XV. IN WHICH IS GIVEN A FAITHFUL PORTRAITURE OF TWO DISTINGUISHED PERSONS (5158 words)
  • CHAPTER XVI. TOO FULL OF ADVENTURE TO BE BRIEFLY DESCRIBED (7263 words)
  • CHAPTER XVII. SHOWING THAT AN ATTACK OF RHEUMATISM (3564 words)
  • CHAPTER XVIII. BRIEFLY ILLUSTRATIVE OF TWO POINTS (3871 words)
  • CHAPTER XIX. A PLEASANT DAY WITH AN UNPLEASANT TERMINATION (5328 words)
  • CHAPTER XX. SHOWING HOW DODSON AND FOGG WERE MEN OF BUSINESS, AND THEIR CLERKS MEN OF PLEASURE (6451 words)
  • CHAPTER XXI. IN WHICH THE OLD MAN LAUNCHES FORTH INTO HIS FAVOURITE THEME (7355 words)
  • CHAPTER XXII. MR. PICKWICK JOURNEYS TO IPSWICH AND MEETS WITH A ROMANTIC ADVENTURE (6224 words)
  • CHAPTER XXIII. IN WHICH MR. SAMUEL WELLER BEGINS TO DEVOTE HIS ENERGIES TO THE RETURN MATCH (3312 words)
  • CHAPTER XXIV. WHEREIN MR. PETER MAGNUS GROWS JEALOUS, AND THE MIDDLE-AGED LADY APPREHENSIVE (5803 words)
  • CHAPTER XXV. SHOWING, AMONG A VARIETY OF PLEASANT MATTERS, HOW MAJESTIC AND IMPARTIAL MR. NUPKINS WAS (7133 words)
  • CHAPTER XXVI. WHICH CONTAINS A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE PROGRESS OF THE ACTION OF BARDELL AGAINST PICKWICK (2469 words)
  • CHAPTER XXVII. SAMUEL WELLER MAKES A PILGRIMAGE TO DORKING, AND BEHOLDS HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW (3762 words)
  • CHAPTER XXVIII. A GOOD-HUMOURED CHRISTMAS CHAPTER, CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF A WEDDING (8957 words)
  • CHAPTER XXIX. THE STORY OF THE GOBLINS WHO STOLE A SEXTON (4174 words)
  • CHAPTER XXX. HOW THE PICKWICKIANS MADE AND CULTIVATED THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A COUPLE OF NICE YOUNG MEN (4346 words)
  • CHAPTER XXXI. WHICH IS ALL ABOUT THE LAW, AND SUNDRY GREAT AUTHORITIES LEARNED THEREIN (6141 words)
  • CHAPTER XXXII. DESCRIBES, FAR MORE FULLY THAN THE COURT NEWSMAN EVER DID, A BACHELOR’S PARTY (5524 words)
  • CHAPTER XXXIII. MR. WELLER THE ELDER DELIVERS SOME CRITICAL SENTIMENTS RESPECTING LITERARY COMPOSITION (6391 words)
  • CHAPTER XXXIV. IS WHOLLY DEVOTED TO A FULL AND FAITHFUL REPORT OF THE MEMORABLE TRIAL (9513 words)
  • CHAPTER XXXV. IN WHICH MR. PICKWICK THINKS HE HAD BETTER GO TO BATH; AND GOES ACCORDINGLY (6002 words)
  • CHAPTER XXXVI. THE CHIEF FEATURES OF WHICH WILL BE FOUND TO BE AN AUTHENTIC VERSION OF THE LEGEND (4623 words)
  • CHAPTER XXXVII. HONOURABLY ACCOUNTS FOR MR. WELLER’S ABSENCE, BY DESCRIBING A SOIREE (5132 words)
  • CHAPTER XXXVIII. HOW MR. WINKLE, WHEN HE STEPPED OUT OF THE FRYING-PAN, WALKED GENTLY (5408 words)
  • CHAPTER XXXIX. MR. SAMUEL WELLER, BEING INTRUSTED WITH A MISSION OF LOVE, PROCEEDS TO EXECUTE IT (6028 words)
  • CHAPTER XL. INTRODUCES MR. PICKWICK TO A NEW AND NOT UNINTERESTING SCENE IN THE GREAT DRAMA OF LIFE (5060 words)
  • CHAPTER XLI. WHAT BEFELL MR. PICKWICK WHEN HE GOT INTO THE FLEET (5250 words)
  • CHAPTER XLII. ILLUSTRATIVE, LIKE THE PRECEDING ONE, OF THE OLD PROVERB (5637 words)
  • CHAPTER XLIII. SHOWING HOW MR. SAMUEL WELLER GOT INTO DIFFICULTIES (5093 words)
  • CHAPTER XLIV. TREATS OF DIVERS LITTLE MATTERS WHICH OCCURRED IN THE FLEET (5441 words)
  • CHAPTER XLV. DESCRIPTIVE OF AN AFFECTING INTERVIEW BETWEEN MR. SAMUEL WELLER AND A FAMILY PARTY (6504 words)
  • CHAPTER XLVI. RECORDS A TOUCHING ACT OF DELICATE FEELING, NOT UNMIXED WITH PLEASANTRY (3828 words)
  • CHAPTER XLVII. IS CHIEFLY DEVOTED TO MATTERS OF BUSINESS (4672 words)
  • CHAPTER XLVIII. RELATES HOW MR. PICKWICK, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF SAMUEL WELLER, ESSAYED (5057 words)
  • CHAPTER XLIX. CONTAINING THE STORY OF THE BAGMAN’S UNCLE (7366 words)
  • CHAPTER L. HOW MR. PICKWICK SPED UPON HIS MISSION, AND HOW HE WAS REINFORCED IN THE OUTSET (5771 words)
  • CHAPTER LI. IN WHICH MR. PICKWICK ENCOUNTERS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE (5557 words)
  • CHAPTER LII. INVOLVING A SERIOUS CHANGE IN THE WELLER FAMILY (4656 words)
  • CHAPTER LIII. COMPRISING THE FINAL EXIT OF MR. JINGLE AND JOB TROTTER (4800 words)
  • CHAPTER LIV. CONTAINING SOME PARTICULARS RELATIVE TO THE DOUBLE KNOCK, AND OTHER MATTERS (5834 words)
  • CHAPTER LV. MR. SOLOMON PELL, ASSISTED BY A SELECT COMMITTEE OF COACHMEN (4835 words)
  • CHAPTER LVI. AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE TAKES PLACE BETWEEN MR. PICKWICK AND SAMUEL WELLER (4600 words)
  • CHAPTER LVII. IN WHICH THE PICKWICK CLUB IS FINALLY DISSOLVED (2790 words)

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