Martin ChuzzlewitConsidered the last of Dickens' picaresque novels, Martin Chuzzlewit was released to the public in monthly installments. Sales of the monthly parts were disappointing, so Dickens changed the plot to send the title character to America. This satirical twist portrays America as a near wilderness, with pockets of civilization populated by deceptive, self-promoting hucksters. |
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... Westlock is gone, I hope?' 'Indeed, no,' said Charity. 'And why not?' returned her father. 'His term expired yesterday. And his box was packed, I know; for I saw it, in the morning, standing in the hall.' 'He slept last night at the ...
... Westlock is gone, I hope?' 'Indeed, no,' said Charity. 'And why not?' returned her father. 'His term expired yesterday. And his box was packed, I know; for I saw it, in the morning, standing in the hall.' 'He slept last night at the ...
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... Westlock for his box, and is going to help him to take it to the mail. Only mark my words, if that isn't his intention!' Even as she spoke, the box appeared to be in progress of conveyance from the house, but after a brief murmuring of ...
... Westlock for his box, and is going to help him to take it to the mail. Only mark my words, if that isn't his intention!' Even as she spoke, the box appeared to be in progress of conveyance from the house, but after a brief murmuring of ...
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... Westlock, sir, going away for good and all, wishes to leave none but friends behind him. Mr Westlock and you, sir, had a little difference the other day; you have had many little differences.' 'Little differences!' cried Charity ...
... Westlock, sir, going away for good and all, wishes to leave none but friends behind him. Mr Westlock and you, sir, had a little difference the other day; you have had many little differences.' 'Little differences!' cried Charity ...
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... Westlock, advancing a step or two, and bespeaking Mr Pinch's close attention by a glance. 'Umph!' said Mr Pecksniff, in his most winning tone. 'You will shake hands, sir.' 'No, John,' said Mr Pecksniff, with a calmness quite ethereal ...
... Westlock, advancing a step or two, and bespeaking Mr Pinch's close attention by a glance. 'Umph!' said Mr Pecksniff, in his most winning tone. 'You will shake hands, sir.' 'No, John,' said Mr Pecksniff, with a calmness quite ethereal ...
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... Westlock, with the utmost disgust and disdain the monosyllable is capable of expressing. 'Ladies, good evening. Come, Pinch, it's not worth thinking of. I was right and you were wrong. That's small matter; you'll be wiser another time ...
... Westlock, with the utmost disgust and disdain the monosyllable is capable of expressing. 'Ladies, good evening. Come, Pinch, it's not worth thinking of. I was right and you were wrong. That's small matter; you'll be wiser another time ...
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