The Pickwick

The story follows the comic adventures of a group of characters associated with the Pickwick Club a London-based organization dedicated to the study of human nature and the promotion of good fellowship. The novel is structured as a series of loosely connected episodes each featuring the club members as they travel around England and interact with a colorful cast of supporting characters. The main character Mr. Samuel Pickwick is a wealthy retired businessman who leads the club on their adventures. Other notable characters include Mr. Tracy Tupman a ladies man; Mr. Nathaniel Winkle a sportsman; and Mr. Augustus Snodgrass a poet.