Charles Dickens (07 February 1812 – 09 June 1870) 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.
He was born on 7 February 1812 in Portsmouth. and spent much of his childhood in poverty. Despite these difficult circumstances, he received a decent education and went on to become a successful journalist and writer.
His first major success as a writer was the publication of “The Pickwick Papers” in 1836, which was followed by a string of highly popular novels, including “Oliver Twist,” “Nicholas Nickleby,” “David Copperfield,” “A Tale of Two Cities,” and “Great Expectations.” These works, which are still widely read today, are known for their vivid characterizations, social commentary, and sense of humor.
Throughout his career, Dickens was a tireless advocate for social justice and used his writing to shine a light on the inequalities and injustices of Victorian society. He was a popular public speaker and often gave lectures and readings from his works, which were highly attended and well received.
Despite his success, Dickens had a troubled personal life, including a troubled marriage and several extramarital affairs. He died on 9 June 1870 at the age of 58 and is remembered as one of the greatest writers in the English language, and an important figure in the history of English literature.
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