The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens is a picaresque novel chronicling the humorous adventures of Mr. Samuel Pickwick and his companions as they travel across England. Originally published in 1836–37, the book blends satire, social commentary, and farce, introducing iconic characters like Sam Weller. Through episodic misadventures, Dickens critiques class divisions, legal absurdities, and the quirks of Victorian society.