Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Nicholas Nickleby

Also known as: Nicholas Nickleby, Nickleby

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-01

Literary Work

Novel by Charles Dickens (1838-1839) about a young man supporting his family.

Diary References

1874

  • February 1: Marie plans to read it between Houssaye books to avoid monotony

Context

  • Popular Victorian novel
  • Shows Marie reads English literature in original
  • Strategic alternation with French scandalous books
  • Dickens highly popular in 1870s Europe
  • Contrast with Houssaye's courtesans

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