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Martin Chuzzlewit
Book • 1800
The novel tells the story of two Chuzzlewits, Martin and Jonas, and their diverse fates.
Young Martin Chuzzlewit, an apprentice architect, is disinherited by his grandfather after falling in love with Mary Graham, the grandfather's companion.
Martin and his servant, Mark Tapley, travel to the United States, where they face various misadventures.
The novel satirizes American society, highlighting hypocrisy, greed, and other social ills.
It also features notable characters like Seth Pecksniff and Mrs. Gamp, and introduces one of the first literary private detective characters, Mr. Nadgett.
The story ultimately resolves with Martin's moral redemption and reconciliation with his grandfather.
Young Martin Chuzzlewit, an apprentice architect, is disinherited by his grandfather after falling in love with Mary Graham, the grandfather's companion.
Martin and his servant, Mark Tapley, travel to the United States, where they face various misadventures.
The novel satirizes American society, highlighting hypocrisy, greed, and other social ills.
It also features notable characters like Seth Pecksniff and Mrs. Gamp, and introduces one of the first literary private detective characters, Mr. Nadgett.
The story ultimately resolves with Martin's moral redemption and reconciliation with his grandfather.
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Mentioned when discussing Dickens's prolific output.
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Mentioned by David Charnick in relation to the depiction of graveyards and social conditions in Victorian London.
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Mentioned in relation to its poor initial sales and the author's financial risk.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
