Martin Chuzzlewit
About this book
The greed of his family has led wealthy old Martin Chuzzlewit to become suspicious and misanthropic, leaving his grandson and namesake to make his own way in the world. And so young Martin sets out from the Wiltshire home of his supposed champion, the scheming architect Pecksniff, to seek his fortune in America. In depicting Martin's journey – an experience that teaches him to question his inherited self-interest and egotism – Dickens created many vividly realized figures: the brutish lout Jonas Chuzzlewit, plotting to gain the family fortune; Martin's optimistic manservant, Mark Tapley; gentle Tom Pinch; and the drunken and corrupt private nurse, Mrs Gamp. With its portrayal of greed, blackmail and murder, and its searing satire on America Dickens's novel is a powerful and blackly comic story of hypocrisy and redemption.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 17376 readers · 716 pages · ≈ 13 h 16 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Martin Chuzzlewit?
About ≈ 13 h 16 m — 716 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Martin Chuzzlewit?
716 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Martin Chuzzlewit?
It sits on the Travel, History, Fiction shelves.
Has Martin Chuzzlewit been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Martin Chuzzlewit (1994), Martin Chuzzlewit (1912).
Is Martin Chuzzlewit in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does Martin Chuzzlewit take place?
It is set in United States, England during 19th century.
Who wrote Martin Chuzzlewit?
Charles Dickens.
Where can I read Martin Chuzzlewit online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library