The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

Brief Overview

«The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby» is a novel by Charles Dickens that follows the adventures of young Nicholas Nickleby, who must care for his mother and sister after his father's death. Nicholas encounters cruelty and injustice while working at a boys' school run by the harsh Mr. Squeers. He escapes with a boy named Smike and finds work in the theater. Ultimately, Nicholas exposes the villainy of his uncle Ralph Nickleby and secures his family's well-being. The novel explores themes of social injustice, family values, and moral resilience.