This early work is Charles Dickens novel, Nicholas Nickleby; or, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby . Originally published as a serial between 1838 and 1839, it is Dickens third novel and tells the story of a young man who is forced to provide for his mother and sister after the death of his father. This book is highly recommended for fans of Dickens marvellous work, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812 1870) was an English author, widely considered to be the most important novelist of the Victorian era. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author."