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Charles Dickens: The Greatest English Novelist

Learn about Charles Dickens, the renowned author and social critic of Victorian times. Discover his early life, working experiences, and famous works like Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol.

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Charles Dickens: The Greatest English Novelist

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  1. Autorem materiálu a všech jeho částí, není-li uvedeno jinak, je Ing. Helena Zikmundová. Dostupné z Metodického portálu www.rvp.cz, ISSN: 1802-4785. Provozuje Národní ústav pro vzdělávání, školské poradenské zařízení a zařízení pro další vzdělávání pedagogických pracovníků (NÚV).

  2. Charles Dickens1812 -1870 • the greatest English novelist • the number two writer after Shakespeare • a social critic of Victorian times Obr. 1

  3. Victorian times • he lived at the time of British industrialization, at time when Britain became a World Empire • his books describe negative sides of British society of 19thcentury • he applied experience from his childhood and his lifelong theme become the tragic fate of poor children

  4. Early life • he came from a large poor family • had to work very early because of his father’s debts • supported his family • his bad experience influenced him Dickens's home 1817–1822 Obr. 2

  5. Working experience • worked as an office boy • it helped him to start writing • worked as a reporter at the law courts of London • reported for major London newspapers • published his work in magazines

  6. Fame Statue of Dickens in Philadelphia • he was very hardworking and persistent • was famousnot only in Europe • due to his tours he become famous in USA • he made great speeches widely, read his work and lectured there Obr.3

  7. His famous work • Papers of the Pickwick Club • Oliver Twist • A Christmas Carol • David Copperfield • Little Dorrit • Great Expectation

  8. Oliver Twist • the work influenced by Dickens's own experience • a story about an orphan and his hard and complicated life in London underworld with a happy end • the story become the basis for feature films, television movies and a stage musical

  9. A Christmas Carol the first edition and title page Watch the story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN6IMZFwY50 Obr. 4

  10. Questions and tasks 1. Who was Charles Dickens? 2. Describe Victorian times. 3. What was Dickens childhood like? 4. Where did he work? 5. When did he become famous? 6. What is Oliver Twist about? 7. Retell the story of A Christmas Carol.

  11. Použité zdroje Obr.1,2 Charles Dickens. (2013, May 26). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 06:51, May 31, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charles_Dickens&oldid=556819645 Obr. 3 ANDERSEN, Bruce. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia [online]. 2006-04-01. [cit. 2013-05-31]. Dostupné z: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dickens_Statue.png Obr. 4 A Christmas Carol. (2013, May 26). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 13:36, May 31, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A_Christmas_Carol&oldid=556900533

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