Dickens parodies the proceedings of the British Association for the Advancement of Science with these records of “The Mudfog Society for the Advancement of Everything” and its delightful professors Snore, Doze, and Wheezy. Originally published monthly in Bentley’s Miscellany from 1837–38, The Mudfog Papers makes use of Parliamentary reports, memoirs, and posthumous papers, as did Dicken’s earlier comic success, The Pickwick Papers.
About the author
Charles Dickens (1812–1870), was an English novelist, and is one of the most popular writers of all time. He is known for chapter-closing cliffhangers in his serial-style novels, a mind for social reform, and memorable characters. His most popular works include Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and A Tale of Two Cities.