"The Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens, originally titled "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club," is a comedic novel that was first serialized in 1836-1837. It follows the adventures of Mr. Samuel Pickwick, a kind and wealthy gentleman, and his three friends—Tracy Tupman, Augustus Snodgrass, and Nathaniel Winkle—who are all members of the Pickwick Club. The story begins with Mr. Pickwick proposing to travel around England to observe human nature and to report back to the club. The group