"The Old Curiosity Shop" is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1840. The story follows a young girl named Little Nell and her grandfather, who run a small shop filled with various oddities and antiques. They face financial difficulties and are pursued by a villain named Daniel Quilp, who seeks to take their shop and exploit their misfortunes. As the narrative unfolds, Nell and her grandfather embark on a journey filled with adventure and hardship. The novel explores themes of poverty, innocence, and the impact of industrialization on society. It remains a significant work in Victorian literature.