Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens is an early 19th-century novel following the journey of Nicholas Nickleby, who is suddenly burdened with the responsibility of supporting his mother and sister after his father’s death. Set in Victorian England, the story explores themes of poverty, education, family bonds, and social injustice, particularly shedding light on the dubious educational institutions of the time.
At the novel’s outset, we are introduced to Nicholas’s family background and the unfortunate circumstances that force him to seek employment after his father’s passing. Nicholas learns that his wealthy uncle, Ralph Nickleby, who had previously been indifferent to their struggles, may hold the key to their future well-being. Bearing the weight of his father’s death and his responsibility to care for his family, Nicholas decides to pursue a position as a schoolmaster at Dotheboys Hall, a Yorkshire institution notorious for its unscrupulous headmaster, Mr. Squeers. This decision marks the beginning of Nicholas’s journey through a world filled with challenges and morally dubious characters, setting the stage for the adventures and misfortunes that await him.

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CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 19
CHAPTER 20
CHAPTER 21
CHAPTER 22
CHAPTER 23
CHAPTER 24
CHAPTER 25
CHAPTER 26
CHAPTER 27
CHAPTER 28
CHAPTER 29
CHAPTER 30
CHAPTER 31
CHAPTER 32
CHAPTER 33
CHAPTER 34
CHAPTER 35
CHAPTER 36
CHAPTER 37
CHAPTER 38
CHAPTER 39
CHAPTER 40
CHAPTER 41
CHAPTER 42
CHAPTER 43
CHAPTER 44
CHAPTER 45
CHAPTER 46
CHAPTER 47
CHAPTER 48
CHAPTER 49
CHAPTER 50
CHAPTER 51
CHAPTER 52
CHAPTER 53
CHAPTER 54
CHAPTER 55
CHAPTER 56
CHAPTER 57
CHAPTER 58
CHAPTER 59
CHAPTER 60
CHAPTER 61
CHAPTER 62
CHAPTER 63
CHAPTER 64
CHAPTER 65