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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is a novel written by the renowned English author Charles Dickens. The book follows the story of Nicholas Nickleby, a young man who is forced to leave his home in rural England after his father dies, leaving the family in financial ruin. Nicholas travels to London to seek his fortune and finds work as a teacher at a school run by the cruel and abusive Wackford Squeers. As Nicholas tries to help the mistreated boys at the school, he becomes embroiled in a web of corruption and deceit. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including the kind-hearted Smike, the scheming Ralph Nickleby (Nicholas's uncle), and the beautiful and virtuous Madeline Bray. The novel is a social commentary on the harsh realities of life for the poor in Victorian England, and Dickens uses his trademark wit and humor to highlight the injustices of the time. The first volume of the book covers Nicholas's early adventures and introduces many of the key characters and themes that will be explored throughout the rest of the novel. Overall, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is a classic work of literature that remains popular to this day, thanks to its engaging plot, memorable characters, and insightful commentary on the human condition.In Two Volumes. Containing A Faithful Account Of The Fortunes, Misfortunes, Uprisings, Downfallings, And Complete Career Of The Nickleby Family.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.