Show threadMariaMar 21
Does doing something as a joke, even if it is the right and moral thing, count as a good deed? Asking for Mr John Brodie, currently under the covers of Mr Squeer's bed laughing his head off. #chpt39 #nicholasnickleby
MariaMar 4

Would you give money to the United Metropolitan Improved Hot Muffin and Crumpet Baking and Punctual Delivery Company?

It's a good solid name. Probably does what it says on the (baking) tin, right? I've just started chapter 2 and am interested to see where this goes. So far there's been singing, random police violence against those protesting the singing (à la Mr Punch), and now fighting words aimed at the Muffin Boys (presumably unimproved) #chpt2 #nicholasnickleby

Midu HadiJul 31, 2024
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Of Bookish ThingsFeb 19, 2024

#MastodonSynchronicity - #NicholasNickleby's #PrideAndPrejudice #Synchronicity #Coincidence #PataReality #CharlesDickens #JaneAusten

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Of Bookish ThingsFeb 19, 2024

#MastodonSynchronicity - one who suddenly awakes from sleep, and cannot immediately recognize the place in which he finds himself. #Synchronicity #Coincidence #PataReality #Archetype #Jungian #Dreams #Art #NicholasNickleby #CharlesDickens #AlexanderGroznov

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SK53Dec 7, 2023

Massive distraction this evening, as I found this old theatre programme, so spent an hour or so adding it to Theatricalia. My appearance fee was Half-a-Guinea a performance (10/6, it was pre-decimalisation): presumably Equity rates at the time. Also needed a medical check as we were child labour.

I think that I did sort of meet Ned Sherrin at the Press Night party, but it's a long time ago.

#NottinghamPlayhouse #Theatricalia #NedSherrin #CarylBrahms #NicholasNickleby

DickensYouSayNov 8, 2023
What if he went abroad, and his mother or Kate were to die the while?
Without more deliberation, he hastily declared that it was a bargain, and gave Mr. Vincent Crummles his hand upon it.
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#CharlesDickens
DickensYouSayNov 8, 2023
‘What should I get for all this?’ inquired Nicholas, after a few moments’ reflection. ‘Could I live by it?’
‘Live by it!’ said the manager. ‘Like a prince! With your own salary, and your friend’s, and your writings, you’d make—ah! you’d make a pound a week!’
‘You don’t say so!’
‘I do indeed, and if we had a run of good houses, nearly double the money.’
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DickensYouSayNov 8, 2023
‘Ah! Then it can’t be helped,’ said the manager. ‘If you had been, we might have had a large woodcut of the last scene for the posters, showing the whole depth of the stage, with the pump and tubs in the middle; but, however, if you’re not, it can’t be helped.’
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#CharlesDickens
DickensYouSayNov 8, 2023
That’s the London plan. They look up some dresses, and properties, and have a piece written to fit ‘em. Most of the theatres keep an author on purpose.’
‘Indeed!’ cried Nicholas.
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#CharlesDickens