Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickens
Play
Length 32 h
Chapters 57
First published 1836
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, better known as The Pickwick Papers, is the first novel by Charles Dickens. Written for publication as a serial, The Pickwick Papers consists of a sequence of loosely-related adventures. Its main literary value and appeal is formed by its numerous unforgettable heroes. Each personage in The Pickwick Papers (just as in many other Dickens' novels) is drawn comically, often with exaggerated features of character. (Wikipedia)
Chapters
1
The Pickwickians Read by Debra Lynn 14:49
2
The first Day's Journey, and the first Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences Read by Debra Lynn 1:06:46
3
A new Acquaintance--The Stroller's Tale--A disagreeable Interruption, and an unpleasant Encounter Read by Debra Lynn 31:01
4
A Field Day and Bivouac--More new Friends--An Invitation to the Country Read by Simon Evers 28:49
5
A short one--Showing, among other Matters, how Mr. Pickwick undertook to drive, and Mr. Winkle to ride, and how they both did it Read by vlooi 28:15
6
An Old-Fashioned Card-Party — The Clergyman’s Verses — The Story Of The Convict’s Return Read by John Rose 42:28
7
How Mr. Winkle, instead of shooting at the Pigeon and killing the Crow, shot at the Crow and wounded the Pigeon; how the Dingley Dell Cricket Club played All-Muggleton, and how All-Muggleton dined at the Dingley Dell Expense; with other interesting and instructive Matters Read by roolynninms 26:19
8
Strongly illustrative of the Position, that the Course of True Love is not a Railway Read by Euthymius 33:22
9
A Discovery and a Chase Read by Debra Lynn 21:13
10
Clearing up all Doubts (if any existed) of the Disinterestedness of Mr. A. Jingle's Character Read by Euthymius 34:37
11
Involving another Journey, and an Antiquarian Discovery; Recording Mr. Pickwick's Determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's Read by Patti Brugman 44:36
12
Descriptive of a very important Proceeding on the Part of Mr. Pickwick; no less an Epoch in his Life, than in this History Read by Debra Lynn 14:44
13
Some Account of Eatanswill; of the State of Parties therein; and of the Election of a Member to serve in Parliament for that ancient, loyal, and patriotic Borough Read by Alan Chant 54:36
14
Comprising a brief Description of the Company at the Peacock assembled; and a Tale told by a Bagman Read by Simon Evers 42:06
15
In which is given a faithful Portraiture of two distinguished Persons; and an accurate Description of a public Breakfast in their House and Grounds: which public Breakfast leads to the Recognition of an old Acquaintance, and the Commencement of another Chapter Read by Patti Brugman 36:33
16
Too full of Adventure to be briefly described Read by John Schell 54:31
17
Showing that an Attack of Rheumatism, in some Cases, acts as a Quickener to inventive Genius Read by Debra Lynn 22:25
18
Briefly illustrative of two Points; first, the Power of Hysterics, and, secondly, the Force of Circumstances Read by Debra Lynn 25:20
19
A pleasant Day with an unpleasant Termination Read by Patti Brugman 32:00
20
Showing how Dodson and Fogg were Men of Business, and their Clerks Men of pleasure; and how an affecting Interview took place between Mr. Weller and his long-lost Parent; showing also what Choice Spirits assembled at the Magpie and Stump, and what a Capital Chapter the next one will be Read by Patti Brugman 38:16
21
In which the old Man launches forth into his favourite Theme, and relates a Story about a queer Client Read by Patti Brugman 45:30
22
Mr. Pickwick journeys to Ipswich and meets with a romantic Adventure with a middle-aged Lady in yellow Curl-papers Read by Patti Brugman 37:54
23
In which Mr. Samuel Weller begins to devote his Energies to the Return Match between himself and Mr. Trotter Read by Debra Lynn 20:20
24
Wherein Mr. Peter Magnus grows jealous, and the middle-aged Lady apprehensive, which brings the Pickwickians within the Grasp of the Law Read by Kirsten Ferreri 33:52
25
Showing, among a Variety of pleasant Matters, how majestic and impartial Mr. Nupkins was; and how Mr. Weller returned Mr. Job Trotter's Shuttlecock as heavily as it came--With another Matter, which will be found in its Place Read by Debra Lynn 41:38
26
Which contains a brief Account of the Progress of the Action of Bardell against Pickwick Read by Debra Lynn 16:02
27
Samuel Weller makes a Pilgrimage to Dorking, and beholds his Mother-in-law Read by Debra Lynn 23:16
28
A good-humoured Christmas Chapter, containing an Account of a Wedding, and some other Sports beside: which although in their Way even as good Customs as Marriage itself, are not quite so religiously kept up, in these degenerate Times Read by Alan Chant 1:03:52
29
The Story of the Goblins who stole a Sexton Read by Debra Lynn 25:54
30
How the Pickwickians made and cultivated the Acquaintance of a Couple of nice young Men belonging to one of the liberal Professions; how they disported themselves on the Ice; and how their Visit came to a Conclusion Read by Debra Lynn 28:00
31
Which is all about the Law, and sundry Great Authorities learned therein Read by Debra Lynn 36:19
32
Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough Read by David A. Stokely 43:41
33
Mr. Weller the elder delivers some Critical Sentiments respecting Literary Composition; and, assisted by his Son Samuel, pays a small Instalment of Retaliation to the Account of the Reverend Gentleman with the Red Nose Read by Debra Lynn 39:11
34
Is wholly devoted to a full and faithful Report of the memorable Trial of Bardell against Pickwick Read by Debra Lynn 59:18
35
In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath; and goes accordingly Read by Lorie Heinrichs 34:12
36
The chief Features of which will be found to be an authentic Version of the Legend of Prince Bladud, and a most extraordinary Calamity that befell Mr. Winkle Read by Debra Lynn 29:00
37
Honourably accounts for Mr. Weller's Absence, by describing a Soiree to which he was invited and went; also relates how he was intrusted by Mr. Pickwick with a Private Mission of Delicacy and Importance Read by Patti Brugman 31:45
38
How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire Read by Simon Evers 32:29
39
Mr. Samuel Weller, being intrusted with a Mission of Love, proceeds to execute it; with what Success will hereinafter appear Read by Patti Brugman 37:58
40
Introduces Mr. Pickwick to a new and not uninteresting Scene in the great Drama of Life Read by Debra Lynn 30:09
41
What befell Mr. Pickwick when he got into the Fleet; what Prisoners he saw there; and how he passed the Night Read by Patti Brugman 32:08
42
Illustrative, like the preceding one, of the old Proverb, that Adversity brings a Man acquainted with strange Bedfellows--Likewise containing Mr. Pickwick's extraordinary and startling Announcement to Mr. Samuel Weller Read by Debra Lynn 34:56
43
Showing how Mr. Samuel Weller got into Difficulties Read by Patti Brugman 33:38
44
Treats of divers little Matters which occurred in the Fleet, and of Mr. Winkle's mysterious Behaviour; and shows how the poor Chancery Prisoner obtained his Release at last Read by Debra Lynn 32:43
45
Descriptive of an affecting Interview between Mr. Samuel Weller and a Family Party. Mr. Pickwick makes a Tour of the diminutive World he inhabits, and resolves to mix with it, in Future, as little as possible Read by Patti Brugman 40:43
46
Records a touching Act of delicate Feeling not unmixed with Pleasantry, achieved and performed by Messrs. Dodson and Fogg Read by Edward Elmer 22:27
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Is chiefly devoted to Matters of Business, and the temporal Advantage of Dodson and Fogg--Mr. Winkle reappears under extraordinary Circumstances--Mr. Pickwick's Benevolence proves stronger than his Obstinacy Read by Edward Elmer 27:12
48
Relates how Mr. Pickwick, with the Assistance of Samuel Weller, essayed to soften the Heart of Mr. Benjamin Allen, and to mollify the Wrath of Mr. Robert Sawyer Read by Simon Evers 31:34
49
Containing the Story of the Bagman's Uncle Read by Simon Evers 42:53
50
How Mr. Pickwick sped upon his Mission, and how he was reinforced in the Outset by a most unexpected Auxiliary Read by Simon Evers 35:08
51
In which Mr. Pickwick encounters an old Acquaintance--To which fortunate Circumstance the Reader is mainly indebted for Matter of thrilling Interest herein set down, concerning two great Public Men of Might and Power Read by Edward Elmer 33:24
52
Involving a serious Change in the Weller Family, and the untimely Downfall of Mr. Stiggins Read by Debra Lynn 29:07
53
Comprising the final Exit of Mr. Jingle and Job Trotter, with a great Morning of business in Gray's Inn Square--Concluding with a Double Knock at Mr. Perker's Door Read by Debra Lynn 28:58
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Containing some Particulars relative to the Double Knock, and other Matters: among which certain interesting Disclosures relative to Mr. Snodgrass and a Young Lady are by no Means irrelevant to this History Read by Patti Brugman 32:15
55
Mr. Solomon Pell, assisted by a Select Committee of Coachmen, arranges the affairs of the elder Mr. Weller Read by Patti Brugman 32:14
56
An important Conference takes place between Mr. Pickwick and Samuel Weller, at which his Parent assists--An old Gentleman in a snuff- coloured Suit arrives unexpectedly Read by Debra Lynn 28:02
57
In which the Pickwick Club is finally dissolved, and everything concluded to the Satisfaction of Everybody Read by Debra Lynn 18:29
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