Master Humphrey's Clock
Master Humphrey's Clock is a novella by Charles Dickens, published in 1840. The story follows the lives of several characters who are connected to a clockmaker and his family. The novella explores themes of love, loss, and the passing of time.
By Charles Dickens · First published 1840 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Literature · 6 chapters · 54,651 words
First lines
THE reader must not expect to know where I live. At present, it is true, my abode may be a question of little or no import to anybody; but if I should carry my readers with me, as I hope to do, and there should spring up between them and me feelings of homely affection and regard attaching something of interest to matters ever so slightly connected with my fortunes or my speculations, even my place of residence might one day have a kind of charm for them. Bearing this possible contingency in mind, I wish them to understand, in the outset, that they must never expect to know it.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charles Dickens
- Date: 1840 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Literature
- Length: 54,651 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 671 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book presents a depiction of English society in the mid-19th century and therefore falls under Historical Fiction genre.
- Social Commentary — Charles Dickens often used his work as a social commentary and 'Master Humphrey's Clock' is no exception; it illuminates aspects of social injustices and class.
- Literature — The book is an example of classical literature because of its narrative complexity and enduring cultural significance.
Tags
Victorian · literature · serialized · novella · gothic · mystery · social commentary · friendship · narrative · time · memory · urban life
Contents
- MASTER HUMPHREY, FROM HIS CLOCK-SIDE IN THE CHIMNEY CORNER
- MASTER HUMPHREY, FROM HIS CLOCK-SIDE IN THE CHIMNEY-CORNER
- MASTER HUMPHREY'S VISITOR
- THE CLOCK
- MR. WELLER'S WATCH
- MASTER HUMPHREY, FROM HIS CLOCK-SIDE IN THE CHIMNEY CORNER