The Old Curiosity Shop
About this book
The sensational bestselling story of Little Nell, the beautiful child thrown into a shadowy, terrifying world, seems to belong less to the history of the Victorian novel than to folklore, fairy tale, or myth. The sorrows of Nell and her grandfather are offset by Dickens's creation of a dazzling contemporary world inhabited by some of his most brilliantly drawn characters—the eloquent ne'er-do-well Dick Swiveller; the hungry maid known as the "Marchioness"; the mannish lawyer Sally Brass; Quilp's brow-beaten mother-in-law; and Quilp himself, the lustful, vengeful dwarf, whose demonic energy makes a vivid counterpoint to Nell's purity.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 24526 readers · 792 pages · ≈ 14 h 40 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Old Curiosity Shop?
About ≈ 14 h 40 m — 792 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Old Curiosity Shop?
792 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Old Curiosity Shop?
It sits on the History, Fiction shelves.
Has The Old Curiosity Shop been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Old Curiosity Shop (1984), Mister Quilp (1975), The Old Curiosity Shop (1934), The Old Curiosity Shop (1921).
Is The Old Curiosity Shop in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Old Curiosity Shop?
The main characters include Charles Dickens (1812-1870).
Where does The Old Curiosity Shop take place?
It is set in England, Black Country (English Midlands), Great Britain during 19th century.
Who wrote The Old Curiosity Shop?
Charles Dickens.
Where can I read The Old Curiosity Shop online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library