The Life Of Charles Dickens V1: 1812-1842

By John Forster

Book Overview

""The Life of Charles Dickens V1: 1812-1842"" is a biographical book written by John Forster, which explores the early life and career of the famous British author Charles Dickens. The book is the first volume in a two-part series and covers the period from Dickens' birth in 1812 to the year 1842, when he was just beginning to achieve literary success.Forster's biography is a comprehensive account of Dickens' life during this period, including his childhood, education, early career as a journalist and writer, and his personal relationships. The book explores the various influences and experiences that shaped Dickens' early life and helped to shape his literary style and themes.Through extensive research and analysis, Forster paints a vivid picture of Dickens' early years, including his struggles with poverty and his early literary successes. The book also delves into the personal relationships that were important to Dickens during this period, including his marriage to Catherine Hogarth and his friendships with other writers and artists.Overall, ""The Life of Charles Dickens V1: 1812-1842"" is a fascinating and detailed biography of one of the most influential writers in English literature. It provides a rich and insightful look into the early life and career of Charles Dickens, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and works of this iconic author.In Two Volumes.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: 1428647848
• ISBN13: 9781428647848
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"