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Charles dickens 18121870 nicholas nickleby is a young devonshire man of nineteen, handsome and hot headed, devoted to his sister kate and his parents. This is one of the finest audiobooks ive had the pleasure of listening to. The likeable young nicholas, left penniless on the death of his father, sets off in search of better prospects. David horowitch brings every character to life and enhances the humour contained in this incredible book. I have enjoyed all of the charles dickens books that i have so far download. All the plot points and major characters, from noble nicholas nickleby to odious mr. Nicholas is forced to unwelcome employment to help secure support for his widowed mother and his sister from their mercenary relative ralph, on whose mercy they have been thrown. Charles dickens has written a beautiful story about the man, nicholas nickleby, in england where the young man faces difficulties but has the responsibilities towards his family due to the death of his father. This long audiobook will provide hours of enjoyment for a wide audience. Written by charles dickens, narrated by kobna holdbrooksmith. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Thanks to a strong cast of experienced actors and director douglas mcgraths steady hand, nicholas nickleby is a worthy and respectful adaptation of the. The original illustrator was hablot knight browne, who was better known as phiz.
Nicholas nickleby by charles dickens with original illustrations, summary and free audio book link features. The first edition of the novel was published in 1839, and was written by charles dickens. Nicholas nickleby is a young devonshire man of nineteen, handsome and hot headed, devoted to his sister kate and his parents. The life and adventures of nicholas nickleby is closely modeled on the eighteenthcentury novels that charles dickens loved as a child, such as robinson crusoe, in which the fortunes of a hero shape the plot. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 817 pages and is available in paperback format. The main characters of this classics, fiction story are nicholas nickleby, smike. This popular classics audio book is now available for free download or streaming on spotify, deezer and audible. Apr 27, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Listen to nicholas nickleby audiobook by charles dickens. Nicholas nickleby is dickenss first romantic novel because it is his first novel with a proper and dignified romantic hero.
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