The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens
The Old Curiosity Shop tells the story of Little Nell Trent, a beautiful and virtuous young girl who lives with her grandfather in his shop of curiosities. After her grandfather loses his entire fortune with his gambling addiction, he and Nell are forced to leave their home and live as beggars. The novel follows their journey across England and the various characters they meet along the way, including the villainous dwarf Quilp, who pursues them relentlessly. The book is a mix of humor and pathos, exploring themes of virtue, resilience, and the harsh realities of life in 19th-century England.
The 1356th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1841
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 218,962
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 166th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Reading List (Thomas C. Foster)
- The Best Classics (The Times)
- 100 Best Novels in the World (Published in 1899) (The Daily Telegraph)