Charles Dickens - Wikipedia
WEBCharles John Huffam Dickens (/ ˈ d ɪ k ɪ n z /; 7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English novelist and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters, and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.
Charles Dickens | Biography, Books, Characters, Facts, & Analysis
WEB3 May 2024 · Charles Dickens, English novelist, generally considered the greatest of the Victorian era. His many volumes include such works as A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Bleak House, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, and Our Mutual Friend. Learn more about his life and writings in this article.
Charles Dickens: Biography, British Author, Editor
WEB20 Sep 2023 · Charles Dickens was a British author, journalist, editor, illustrator, and social commentator who wrote the beloved classics Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, and Great Expectations. His books...
Who was Charles Dickens? - BBC Bitesize
WEBCharles Dickens was a famous English writer. He wrote many books, including Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. When Dickens was a child his family were very poor. When he became famous, only...
BBC - History - Charles Dickens
WEBn. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. Illustration of Charles Dickens © Charles Dickens is much loved for his great contribution to classic English literature. He was the quintessential...
Early life and literary career of Charles Dickens | Britannica
WEBCharles Dickens, (born Feb. 7, 1812, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Eng.—died June 9, 1870, Gad’s Hill, near Chatham, Kent), British novelist, generally considered the greatest of the Victorian period. The defining moment of Dickens’s life occurred when he was 12 years old.
The Charles Dickens Page: His Work, Life, and Times
WEB2 May 2024 · Learn more about Charles Dickens: Learn what it was like to live in Charles Dickens' London. Explore Charles Dickens' London with an interactive map. Meet over 1200 Charles Dickens characters, cross referenced, many with the original illustrations. Learn about Charles Dickens' life, family, and work through an illustrated hypertext …
The Life of Charles Dickens - Historic UK
WEB9 min read. The year 2012 saw the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. Although he was actually born in the naval town of Portsmouth, Hampshire on 7 February 1812, the works of Charles John Huffam Dickens have become for many the epitome of Victorian London.
Charles Dickens: Six things he gave the modern world - BBC
WEB15 Dec 2011 · By Alex Hudson. BBC News Magazine. With the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens quickly approaching, and an entire series of events planned, what is the lasting legacy of his work and his causes?...
The Essentials: Charles Dickens | Smithsonian
WEB17 Jan 2012 · One of the most-read authors of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens wrote over a dozen novels in his career, as well as short stories, plays and nonfiction. He is probably best known for his...
Skip to content