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Set in 19th century London, the narrative revolves around Master Humphrey, an elderly clock shop owner who cherishes storytelling with his friends. The first part features a collection of humorous yet poignant tales reflecting social issues like poverty and crime. The second part follows Little Nell and her grandfather as they seek a better life, encountering various characters along the way. The final section returns to storytelling, adopting a darker tone that delves into themes of death and the supernatural, offering a rich commentary on the era's social conditions.
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Master Humphrey's Clock V1 (1840), Charles Dickens
- Language
- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Master Humphrey's Clock V1 (1840)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Dickens
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781437113716
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in 19th century London, the narrative revolves around Master Humphrey, an elderly clock shop owner who cherishes storytelling with his friends. The first part features a collection of humorous yet poignant tales reflecting social issues like poverty and crime. The second part follows Little Nell and her grandfather as they seek a better life, encountering various characters along the way. The final section returns to storytelling, adopting a darker tone that delves into themes of death and the supernatural, offering a rich commentary on the era's social conditions.