Martin Chuzzlewit
'Martin Chuzzlewit' Summary
Martin Chuzzlewit is a wealthy but miserly old man who is surrounded by relatives eager to inherit his fortune. Among them is his grandson, young Martin, who is deeply in love with Mary, Old Martin's ward. However, Old Martin, blinded by his own bitterness and suspicions, disinherits his grandson and sends him off on an adventure to America. This journey proves to be a transformative experience for young Martin, who encounters various individuals, experiences hardship, and ultimately learns valuable lessons about life and himself. Meanwhile, back in England, the story unfolds with the cunning and selfish schemes of Jonas Chuzzlewit, Martin's cousin, and the hilarious antics of Sarah Gamp, a nurse who is notorious for her fondness for alcohol. The novel culminates in a complex web of relationships and reveals the true nature of love, family, and the pursuit of wealth in a world where appearances often deceive.Book Details
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Charles Dickens
England
Charles Dickens created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. Charles John Huffam Dickens was born on 7 February 18...
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