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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... laughed to a most immoderate extent: in which hilarious indulgence even the prudent Cherry joined. 'Tut, tut,' said Mr Pecksniff, pushing his latestborn away and running his fingers through his hair, as he resumed his tranquil face ...
... laughed to a most immoderate extent: in which hilarious indulgence even the prudent Cherry joined. 'Tut, tut,' said Mr Pecksniff, pushing his latestborn away and running his fingers through his hair, as he resumed his tranquil face ...
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... laughed at the same with great heartiness; indeed far more naturally than life. And it being quite impossible that any difference of opinion can take place among women without every woman who is within hearing taking active part in it ...
... laughed at the same with great heartiness; indeed far more naturally than life. And it being quite impossible that any difference of opinion can take place among women without every woman who is within hearing taking active part in it ...
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... laughed. And some of the wickedest among them even kissed their hands as Tom looked back. For who minded poor Mr Pinch? There was no harm in HIM. And now the morning grew so fair, and all things were so wide awake and gay, that the sun ...
... laughed. And some of the wickedest among them even kissed their hands as Tom looked back. For who minded poor Mr Pinch? There was no harm in HIM. And now the morning grew so fair, and all things were so wide awake and gay, that the sun ...
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... laughed gayly. 'Lord bless you, sir,' said Mark, 'you don't half know me, though. I don't believe there ever was a man as could come out so strong under circumstances that would make other men miserable, as I could, if I could only get ...
... laughed gayly. 'Lord bless you, sir,' said Mark, 'you don't half know me, though. I don't believe there ever was a man as could come out so strong under circumstances that would make other men miserable, as I could, if I could only get ...
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... laughed too, and was fully persuaded that he enjoyed it very much. Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the ...
... laughed too, and was fully persuaded that he enjoyed it very much. Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the ...
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