Charles Dickens was a British novelist, journalist, editor, illustrator and s
ocial commentator who wrote such beloved classic novels as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Nicholas Nickleby, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations
Early life and Education
Dickens was born Charles John Huffam
Dickens on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, on the southern coast of England.
Charles Dickens' Books
Throughout his career, Dickens published a total of 15 novels. His most well-known works include:
'Oliver Twist' (1837-1838)
Oliver Twist, Dickens first novel, follows the life of an orphan living in the streets. The book was inspired by how Dickens felt as an impoverished child forced to get by on his wits and earn his own keep.
Who Was Charles Dickens?
Charles Dickens was a British novelist, journalist, editor, illustrator and s
ocial commentator who wrote such beloved classic novels as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Nicholas Nickleby, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations
Early life and Education
Dickens was born Charles John Huffam
Dickens on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, on the southern coast of England.
Charles Dickens' Books
Throughout his career, Dickens published a total of 15 novels. His most well-known works include:
'Oliver Twist' (1837-1838)
Oliver Twist, Dickens first novel, follows the life of an orphan living in the streets. The book was inspired by how Dickens felt as an impoverished child forced to get by on his wits and earn his own keep.