Doctor Marigold by Charles Dickens
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| Author | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
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| Title | Doctor Marigold |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1894 Chapman and Hall "Christmas Stories" edition by David Price |
| Summary | "Doctor Marigold" by Charles Dickens is a novella written in the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. This work is a fictional narrative that revolves around the life and experiences of a traveling Cheap Jack—a street vendor known for selling various goods through lively and entertaining patter. The story explores themes of love, loss, social inequality, and the bond between a father and daughter against the backdrop of a changing society. The narrative is told from the perspective of Doctor Marigold, who recounts his life as a Cheap Jack and his tumultuous relationship with his wife and daughter. After marrying a temperamental woman, he struggles with the challenges of raising their daughter, Sophy, amidst domestic turmoil. Tragedy strikes when Sophy falls ill and dies, leaving Marigold heartbroken. The heart of the story occurs when Marigold adopts a deaf and mute girl, who becomes like a daughter to him, enabling him to rediscover love and purpose. Eventually, Sophy re-enters his life unexpectedly, bringing a beautiful resolution that highlights the enduring connections of family and the transformative power of love despite adversity. Ultimately, Dickens crafts a poignant narrative that balances humor with deep emotional truths. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Subject | Adoptive parents -- Fiction |
| Subject | Deaf children -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1415 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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