Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club

Charles Dickens' debut novel that made him famous. «Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club» is ideal reading for lifting the spirits, but not only that. In this novel, the writer depicted the very «old good England», an image that has taken root in the public consciousness. Eccentric Mr. Pickwick and his three friends set out on a journey to study «human nature». They are met with comic adventures, absurd situations, and unexpected discoveries. Dickens masterfully blends absurdity and realism, travel guides and situational comedy, humorous detective stories and mysticism, social satire and romantic prose, creating a gallery of memorable images and showing that the zest for life, generosity, and sincerity help to overcome any hardships. A witty, kind, and sentimental novel that has become a model of English humor and has entered the golden fund of world literature. The edition includes complete sets of illustrations by English artists Robert Seymour, Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz), Harry Furniss, and Cecil Aldin. The book will make a wonderful gift for any occasion.