【追書時報 14】【追書時報】"Martin Chuzzlewit" is a novel by Charles Dickens, Peter Drucker “真正的美國”…… ”土製popularist諷刺過度“抱歉”……
“真正的美國”…… 《馬丁‧瞿述偉》"Martin Chuzzlewit"這本小說很厚，有中譯本。Peter Drucker 在回憶錄“ 《旁觀者》……”提到作者出版十餘年之後，為書中描寫的美國選舉時的土製popularist諷刺過度“抱歉”……作者是先知，寫出至2024年選舉揭曉的“真正的美國”……
《馬丁‧瞿述偉》是查爾斯‧狄更斯創作的小說，於1843年至1844年間連載。它被認為是狄更斯晚期流浪漢小說之一，透過丘澤爾維特家族的命運，探討了自私、道德和救贖等主題。
故事圍繞著年輕的建築師馬丁·丘澤爾維特展開，他因自私的行為而被富有的祖父——也叫馬丁·丘澤爾維特——剝奪了繼承權。小說對比了兩個丘澤爾維特家族成員的命運：一個是尋求道德救贖和個人成長的馬丁，另一個是貪婪腐敗的堂兄喬納斯，後者將他引向犯罪和絕望的深淵。
狄更斯運用眾多鮮活的人物形象，諷刺了社會的各個層面，包括虛偽、貪婪和對財富的追逐。書中塑造了許多令人印象深刻的角色，例如自私自利、偽裝成正直的建築師塞思·佩克斯尼夫，以及靠他人死亡牟利的殯儀館老闆莫爾德先生。故事充滿幽默，並巧妙地融入了對社會的諷刺，展現了狄更斯對人性的敏銳洞察。
小說也穿插了馬丁前往美國的副線情節，講述了他如何體驗當時的文化差異和社會問題。這段旅程也為進一步探討身分認同和歸屬感等主題提供了背景。
總而言之，《馬丁‧瞿述偉》是一部複雜而引人入勝的作品，體現了狄更斯不斷演變的文學風格以及他對人物和道德的深入探索。這部作品至今仍是狄更斯作品中的重要組成部分，因其幽默、社會批判和令人難忘的角色而備受讚譽。
"Martin Chuzzlewit" is a novel by Charles Dickens, serialized between 1843 and 1844. It is considered one of Dickens's last picaresque novels and explores
themes of selfishness, morality, and redemption through the lives of the Chuzzlewit family.
The story centers on Martin Chuzzlewit, a young architect who is disinherited by his wealthy grandfather, also named Martin Chuzzlewit, due to his selfish behavior. The novel contrasts the fates of two Chuzzlewits: Martin, who seeks moral redemption and personal growth, and his cousin Jonas, who embodies greed and corruption, leading him down a path of crime and despair.
Dickens uses a rich cast of characters to satirize various aspects of society, including hypocrisy, greed, and the pursuit of wealth. Notable characters include Seth Pecksniff, a self-serving architect who pretends to be virtuous, and Mr. Mould, a funeral director who profits from the death of others. The narrative is filled with humor and social commentary, showcasing Dickens's keen observations of human nature.
The novel also features a subplot involving Martin's travels to America, where he encounters the cultural differences and social issues of the time. This journey serves as a backdrop for further exploration of the themes of identity and belonging.
Overall, "Martin Chuzzlewit" is a complex and engaging work that reflects Dickens's evolving literary style and his deepening exploration of character and morality. It remains a significant part of his oeuvre, appreciated for its humor, social critique, and memorable characters.
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