The Pickwick Papers


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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

The Pickwickians 14:49 Read by Debra Lynn
The first Day's Journey, and the first Evening's Adventures; with their Consequences 1:06:46 Read by Debra Lynn
A new Acquaintance--The Stroller's Tale--A disagreeable Interruption, and an unpleasant Encounter 31:01 Read by Debra Lynn
A Field Day and Bivouac--More new Friends--An Invitation to the Country 28:49 Read by Simon Evers
A short one--Showing, among other Matters, how Mr. Pickwick undertook to drive, and Mr. Winkle to ride, and how they both did it 28:15 Read by vlooi
An Old-Fashioned Card-Party — The Clergyman’s Verses — The Story Of The Convict’s Return 42:28 Read by John Rose
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 26:19 Read by roolynninms
Strongly illustrative of the Position, that the Course of True Love is not a Railway 33:22 Read by Euthymius
A Discovery and a Chase 21:13 Read by Debra Lynn
Clearing up all Doubts (if any existed) of the Disinterestedness of Mr. A. Jingle's Character 34:37 Read by Euthymius
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 44:36 Read by Patti Brugman
Descriptive of a very important Proceeding on the Part of Mr. Pickwick; no less an Epoch in his Life, than in this History 14:44 Read by Debra Lynn
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 54:36 Read by Alan Chant
Comprising a brief Description of the Company at the Peacock assembled; and a Tale told by a Bagman 42:06 Read by Simon Evers
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 36:33 Read by Patti Brugman
Too full of Adventure to be briefly described 54:31 Read by John Schell
Showing that an Attack of Rheumatism, in some Cases, acts as a Quickener to inventive Genius 22:25 Read by Debra Lynn
Briefly illustrative of two Points; first, the Power of Hysterics, and, secondly, the Force of Circumstances 25:20 Read by Debra Lynn
A pleasant Day with an unpleasant Termination 32:00 Read by Patti Brugman
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 38:16 Read by Patti Brugman
In which the old Man launches forth into his favourite Theme, and relates a Story about a queer Client 45:30 Read by Patti Brugman
Mr. Pickwick journeys to Ipswich and meets with a romantic Adventure with a middle-aged Lady in yellow Curl-papers 37:54 Read by Patti Brugman
In which Mr. Samuel Weller begins to devote his Energies to the Return Match between himself and Mr. Trotter 20:20 Read by Debra Lynn
Wherein Mr. Peter Magnus grows jealous, and the middle-aged Lady apprehensive, which brings the Pickwickians within the Grasp of the Law 33:52 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
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 41:38 Read by Debra Lynn
Which contains a brief Account of the Progress of the Action of Bardell against Pickwick 16:02 Read by Debra Lynn
Samuel Weller makes a Pilgrimage to Dorking, and beholds his Mother-in-law 23:16 Read by Debra Lynn
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 1:03:52 Read by Alan Chant
The Story of the Goblins who stole a Sexton 25:54 Read by Debra Lynn
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 28:00 Read by Debra Lynn
Which is all about the Law, and sundry Great Authorities learned therein 36:19 Read by Debra Lynn
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 43:41 Read by David A. Stokely
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 39:11 Read by Debra Lynn
Is wholly devoted to a full and faithful Report of the memorable Trial of Bardell against Pickwick 59:18 Read by Debra Lynn
In which Mr. Pickwick thinks he had better go to Bath; and goes accordingly 34:12 Read by Lorie Heinrichs
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 29:00 Read by Debra Lynn
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 31:45 Read by Patti Brugman
How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire 32:29 Read by Simon Evers
Mr. Samuel Weller, being intrusted with a Mission of Love, proceeds to execute it; with what Success will hereinafter appear 37:58 Read by Patti Brugman
Introduces Mr. Pickwick to a new and not uninteresting Scene in the great Drama of Life 30:09 Read by Debra Lynn
What befell Mr. Pickwick when he got into the Fleet; what Prisoners he saw there; and how he passed the Night 32:08 Read by Patti Brugman
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 34:56 Read by Debra Lynn
Showing how Mr. Samuel Weller got into Difficulties 33:38 Read by Patti Brugman
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 32:43 Read by Debra Lynn
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 40:43 Read by Patti Brugman
Records a touching Act of delicate Feeling not unmixed with Pleasantry, achieved and performed by Messrs. Dodson and Fogg 22:27 Read by Edward Elmer
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 27:12 Read by Edward Elmer
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 31:34 Read by Simon Evers
Containing the Story of the Bagman's Uncle 42:53 Read by Simon Evers
How Mr. Pickwick sped upon his Mission, and how he was reinforced in the Outset by a most unexpected Auxiliary 35:08 Read by Simon Evers
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 33:24 Read by Edward Elmer
Involving a serious Change in the Weller Family, and the untimely Downfall of Mr. Stiggins 29:07 Read by Debra Lynn
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 28:58 Read by Debra Lynn
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 32:15 Read by Patti Brugman
Mr. Solomon Pell, assisted by a Select Committee of Coachmen, arranges the affairs of the elder Mr. Weller 32:14 Read by Patti Brugman
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 28:02 Read by Debra Lynn
In which the Pickwick Club is finally dissolved, and everything concluded to the Satisfaction of Everybody 18:29 Read by Debra Lynn

Reviews

TIME WELL INVESTED


(5 stars)

An interesting, leisurely journey. While most of it might be termed "verbal slapstick," there are serious moments, especially the commentary on Fleet Prison. Dickens also lets the modern reader understand that greedy, avaricious, and thoroughly despicable lawyers are not a new invention.

Dickens at his finest


(5 stars)

This novel, or serial of short stories and anecdotes, is raucous and sensible fun. It is not a light investment of time, but it is well worth it for someone willing to make the endeavor.

my first dickens


(5 stars)

thoroughly enjoyable listen,my first dickens book but I now have the "bug" and will continue, my only negative is the amount of different narrators but all very good just the same the story sometimes seems a bit confusing but I think that made it the more interesting


(4 stars)

Geat book well read. Exudes Dickens' famous wit and irony, eloquently poking fun at the ridiculous, and honoring the noble. Telling and retelling timeless truths. One can observe tid bits of his future works including A Christmas Carol and Little Dorrit.

Awful


(1 star)

Couldn’t get passed the first narrator - don’t want to say anything mean but it was just awful.

Delightful Listen


(5 stars)

All the readers were good. The story was exciting and humorous.

Thank you!


(5 stars)

Thank you very much for posting this file.