Martin Chuzzlewit is a mid-19th-century work by Charles Dickens, centered on themes of greed, family relationships, and social criticism. The story focuses on the main character, Martin Chuzzlewit, and his dealings with manipulative relatives, especially his avaricious grandfather, whose actions profoundly shape Martin’s journey and character development. With his signature wit and sharp social insight, Dickens explores the impact of greed on human relationships and morality.
In the preface, Dickens addresses the exaggeration in character portrayals, inviting readers to reflect on the real-life implications of vices and moral failings. The first chapter introduces the illustrious yet flawed lineage of the Chuzzlewit family, setting the stage for a satirical look at pride and virtue. We then meet various characters, including the architect Pecksniff, known for his moral preaching, and his contrasting daughters, Mercy and Charity. This early setup combines humor and pathos, establishing a vivid tableau in which Dickens critiques social values through sharply defined characters and critical observations.

PREFACE
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CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
CHAPTER TEN
CHAPTER ELEVEN
CHAPTER TWELVE
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
CHAPTER NINETEEN
CHAPTER TWENTY
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT
CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
CHAPTER THIRTY
CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE
CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO
CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE
CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR
CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE
CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
CHAPTER FORTY
CHAPTER FORTY-ONE
CHAPTER FORTY-TWO
CHAPTER FORTY-THREE
CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR
CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE
CHAPTER FORTY-SIX
CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN
CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT
CHAPTER FORTY-NINE
CHAPTER FIFTY
CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE
CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO
CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE
CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR