Old Curiosity Shop

<p>The Old Curiosity Shop one of Charles Dickens's most enduringly popular novels tells the story of Little Nell Trent and her grandfather as they journey through the English countryside. Fleeing the grandfather's gambling debts they encounter a host of colorful characters from the villainous Quilp to the kindly Kit Nubbles. <br/><br/>Dickensâ€(TM)s narrative explores themes of innocence morality and the exploitation of the vulnerable within Victorian society. Renowned for its sentimentality and vivid descriptions of London and rural England The Old Curiosity Shop remains a powerful and moving portrayal of love and sacrifice in the face of adversity. Hablot Knight Browne's illustrations further enhance the reader's experience of this classic tale.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>