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The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit (commonly known as Martin Chuzzlewit) is a novel by Charles Dickens, considered the last of his picaresque novels. It was originally serialised between January 1843 and July 1844.
- Charles Dickens
- Serialised: January 1843 – July 1844; as a book 1844
A BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel about a wealthy old man's inheritance and his greedy relatives. Starring Paul Scofield, Tom Wilkinson, Emma Chambers and others, with 8.1/10 rating and 1 Primetime Emmy nomination.
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Martin Chuzzlewit is a 1994 TV serial produced by the BBC, based on the 1844 novel by Charles Dickens, adapted by David Lodge and directed by Pedr James. The music was composed by Geoffrey Burgon. Episode 1 was originally aired in an 85-minute time slot, while the remaining 5 episodes were 60 minutes in length.
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- 7 November –, 12 December 1994
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- BBC2
Sep 25, 2021 · Learn about Dickens's sixth novel, published in 1843-1844, which satirizes selfishness and America. Find themes, quotations, and historical context of the book.
A plot summary of Charles Dickens' sixth novel, a comedic satire of 19th century American culture. The story follows the greedy members of the Chuzzlewit family and their adventures in England and America.
Martin Chuzzlewit, novel by Charles Dickens, published serially under the pseudonym “Boz” from 1843 to 1844 and in book form in 1844. The story’s protagonist, Martin Chuzzlewit, is an apprentice architect who is fired by Seth Pecksniff and is also disinherited by his own eccentric, wealthy.
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Martin Chuzzlewit is the story of two Chuzzlewits, Martin and Jonas, who have inherited the characteristic Chuzzlewit selfishness. It contrasts their diverse fates of moral redemption and worldly success for one, with increasingly desperate crime for the other.