Life of Charles Dickens

By Frank Thomas Marzials and John Parker Anderson

Book Overview

The Life of Charles Dickens by Frank T. Marzials is a comprehensive biography of one of the most celebrated and influential writers in English literature. The book delves into the personal and professional life of Charles Dickens, from his childhood in Portsmouth to his rise to fame as a novelist, social commentator, and public figure.Marzials explores the many facets of Dickens' life, including his troubled childhood, his early struggles as a writer, his success with works such as Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations, and his tireless advocacy for social reform. The book also examines Dickens' personal relationships, including his marriage to Catherine Hogarth and his numerous affairs.Throughout the book, Marzials provides a vivid and detailed portrait of Dickens' life and times, drawing on a wealth of historical and biographical sources. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this literary giant, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian England.1887. A biography of Dickens, who many consider the greatest English writer of all time. Partial Contents: The lottery of education; Dickens becomes a solicitor's clerk in 1827; Origin of Pickwick; Dickens works double tides from 1836 to 1839; Oliver Twist; Dickens starts for United States in January, 1842; Dickens again at work and play; Journey through France; Dickens as an amateur actor and stage-manager; Dickens gives his first public (not paid) readings in December, 1853; Hard Times commenced in Household Words for April 1, 1854; The Tale of Two Cities, a story of the great French Revolution; and Dickens' health begins to fail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162741821
• ISBN13: 9781162741826
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"