Project Gutenberg 1996-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 381 Dickens, Charles 1812 1870 Boz Dickens, Charles John Huffam Master Humphrey's Clock Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_Humphrey%27s_Clock Transcribed from the 1914 Chapman & Hall edition of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Master Humphrey’s Clock” by David Price "Master Humphrey's Clock" by Charles Dickens is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story is narrated by Master Humphrey, a quirky old man who introduces readers to his quiet life in London while also providing a glimpse into the lives of his friends. The narrative weaves elements of memory, companionship, and the passage of time through the device of a clock, which becomes a significant symbol in the book. At the start of the novel, Master Humphrey reflects on his solitary life and his fond attachment to his old clock, which he sees as a companion that shares in his joys and sorrows. He recounts his past experiences, revealing how he came to live a reclusive lifestyle, initially marred by the suspicions of his neighbors. Humphrey’s musings reveal a deep-seated nostalgia, as he recalls the people and times that have shaped him. He introduces his circle of friends, including a deaf gentleman, and hints at the stories and adventures that will unravel over the course of the narrative. This opening establishes the book's tone—reflective, poignant, and warm, while inviting readers to share in the intimacy of Master Humphrey’s world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Historical fiction England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Gordon Riots, 1780 -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 321884 2025-07-01T05:55:33.187451 text/html 321970 2013-03-20T18:05:50 text/html 4075171 2013-03-20T18:15:52 text/html application/zip 4195609 2025-07-01T05:55:41.785934 application/epub+zip 4190342 2025-07-01T05:55:36.418457 application/epub+zip 189808 2025-07-01T05:55:35.002428 application/epub+zip 4342463 2025-07-01T05:55:45.727865 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4313137 2025-07-01T05:55:40.334904 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302667 2022-09-01T06:33:28.894614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300194 2025-07-01T05:55:32.448458 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 299829 2013-03-20T18:04:51 text/plain; charset=utf-8 116306 2013-03-20T18:15:51 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19788 2025-07-01T05:55:45.869874 application/rdf+xml 13982 2025-07-01T05:55:35.497427 image/jpeg 3924 2025-07-01T05:55:35.250426 image/jpeg 4170894 2025-07-01T05:55:33.321462 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia