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Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, renowned author, and social critic, highlighted the societal issues of 19th-century England through his literary works. Explore his life, major publications, and impactful visits to the U.S.

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Charles Dickens

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  1. Charles Dickens The Condition of England

  2. Charles Dickens • 1812: born in Portmouth • 1822: moved to London with family in Camden Town • 1824: father John goes to debtors’ prison; Charles works in a blacking factory • 1829: begins work as a reporter • 1836: first major publication, Sketches by Boz; marries Catherine Hogarth • 1842: tour of U.S. • 1867: second visit to U.S. • 1870: dies in London

  3. Major Publications by Dickens • 1834: Sketches by Boz • 1836-1837: Pickwick Papers • 1837-1839: Oliver Twist • 1838-1839: Nicholas Nickleby • 1843: A Christmas Carol • 1849-1850: David Copperfield • 1852-1853: Bleak House • 1854 Hard Times • 1859: A Tale of Two Cities • 1860-1861: Great Expectations • 1864-1865: Our Mutual Friend

  4. On America:I believe that there is no country, on the face of the earth, where there is less freedom of opinion on any subject in reference to which there is a broad diflference of opinion than in this.... I do fear the heaviest blow ever dealt at liberty will be dealt by this country, in the failure of its example to the earth.

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