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Historical Fiction

Master Humphrey's Clock

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    Charles Dickens's Master Humphrey's Clock is a historical fiction novel.

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    About Master Humphrey's Clock

    "Master Humphrey's Clock" by Charles Dickens is a weekly periodical published from 1840 to 1841. Master Humphrey, a lonely Londoner, forms a club where members gather to read manuscripts stored in his antique clock. Through this frame story, Dickens presents short tales and two complete novels: "The Old Curiosity Shop" and "Barnaby Rudge." The periodical follows the club's gatherings and storytelling sessions, weaving together multiple narratives before reaching its poignant conclusion when Master Humphrey's friends discover his final fate.
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    • Historical fiction
    • England, Social life and customs, 19th century
    • Gordon Riots, 1780
    • Great Britain, History, 18th century

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    Who wrote Master Humphrey's Clock?

    Master Humphrey's Clock was written by Charles Dickens.

    What genre is Master Humphrey's Clock?

    It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

    Is Master Humphrey's Clock free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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    Readers who like it often enjoy Wuthering Heights, Little Women and Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, II.

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