TEASER: The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1839)

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This episode is part one of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. In this episode of Sleep with Classic Books, we share an intimate exploration of Charles Dickens's timeless novel, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, the celebrated 19th-century bildungsroman that beautifully portrays a protagonist's journey towards growth.

The enduring and suspenseful tale of Nicholas, fraught with trials and tribulations, paints a compelling tableau of Victorian society's assorted layers. Experience the unraveling life of Dickens's beloved hero, guiding listeners through both expected and unanticipated turns. The spotlight is shone on the Victorian era's poignant social disparities, its stark economic disparities, and its myriad moral concerns, all mirrored in Nicholas's experience.

We examine Dickens’s myriad influences, tracing the links to literature's greatest luminaries. Be prepared to be transported into the intricate world of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Relax, get comfortable and embark on a profound literary journey that will leave you yearning for more.