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Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius.

15
Books
58
Years Active
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80h
Reading Time

📋 Author Details

Years Active: 1812 - 1870
Nationality: British
Total Books: 15
First Published: 1836
Best-Selling Book: A Tale of Two Cities

📚 Notable Works

✍️ Writing Style & Analysis

Vivid characterization, social commentary, and serialized storytelling

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

Character-Driven

🎨 Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Social inequality Child labor Urban poverty Social reform Class struggle Human compassion

Literary Influences

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📖 Where to Start Reading

🟢 Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

A Tale of Two Cities

🔵 Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

Great Expectations

🟣 Advanced

For devoted fans:

Oliver Twist

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