Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens is a famous English novelist, generally considered the greatest of the Victorian period. Dickens is known for his remarkable characters, his mastery of prose in the telling of their lives, and his depictions of the social classes, mores and values of his times.
Charles Dickens - Facts
- Name: Charles Dickens
- Birthname: Charles John Huffham Dickens
- Born: 7 February 1812
- Place of birth: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK
- Spouse: Catherine Hogarth (2 April 1836 - 1858) (separated) 10 children
- Died: 9 June 1870
- Place of death: Gadshill, England, UK
- Cause of death: Stroke
- Best Known Work: Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Great Expectations...
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Online collection of Charles Dickens's writings
The comprehensive online collection of Charles Dickens's works - novels, short stories, essays, articles and travel books. Free to read online.
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