The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2 (of 2)

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The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2 (of 2)

by Charles Dickens

EN·~15 hours·32 chapters

Chapters

32 total
1

The cover of this book was created by the transcriber (using a blank cover and the title page) and is placed in the public domain. A more extensive transcriber’s note can be found at the end of this book.

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2

THE POSTHUMOUS PAPERS OF THE PICKWICK CLUB

0:19
3

ILLUSTRATIONS

2:34
4

CHAPTER I

24:21
5

CHAPTER II

26:14
6

CHAPTER III

35:59
7

CHAPTER IV

32:25
8

CHAPTER V

38:01
9

CHAPTER VI

56:53
10

CHAPTER VII

35:59

Description

The story opens with the convivial yet bewildered members of the Pickwick Club as they tumble into a series of absurd misunderstandings—letters about “chops and tomato sauce” spark a chain of comic confusion that sets the tone for their adventures. Led by the genial, rotund Mr. Pickwick, the club’s eclectic fellowship—including the quick‑witted servant Sam Weller—embarks on a journey that blends gentle satire with vivid portraits of Victorian life. Their earnest attempts to solve minor mysteries and fulfill everyday curiosities quickly spiral into delightful chaos, revealing the quirks of each character.

As the narrative unfolds, Sam’s sharp repartee and the club’s good‑natured optimism carry listeners through bustling streets, countryside inns, and quirky encounters with eccentric locals. Each episode offers a fresh tableau of humor, from mistaken identities to slapstick mishaps, while maintaining the warm camaraderie at the heart of the group. The tale promises a charming blend of wit, heartfelt friendship, and the timeless pleasure of watching well‑meaning gentlemen get delightfully out of their depth.

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en

Duration

~15 hours (886K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Katherine Ward, eagkw and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries. Frontispiece and Insert provided from the collection of Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Mo.)

Release date

2014-12-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

1812–1870

Famous for unforgettable characters, sharp humor, and a deep sympathy for ordinary people, this Victorian storyteller turned social criticism into some of the most widely loved novels in English. His books still feel lively and dramatic, whether he is writing about hardship, hope, or the strange comedy of everyday life.

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