Old Curiosity Shop

With an essay by Lyn Pykett.

''But what added most to the grotesque expression of his face, was a ghastly smile, which, appearing to be the mere result of habit and to have no connexion with any mirthful or complacent feeling, constantly revealed the few discoloured fangs that were yet scattered in his mouth, and gave him the aspect of a panting dog''

The tale of Little Nell gripped the nation when ...