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Charles Dickens (February 7, 1812–June 9, 1870) remains a giant in British literature.

Dickens wrote numerous books that are now considered classics, including "David Copperfield,"
"Oliver Twist," "A Tale of Two Cities," and "Great Expectations.", much of them being inspired
by the difficulties he faced in childhood as well as social and economic problems in Victorian
Britain.

Dickens writing style was florid and poetic, presenting a powerful comic touch. He used
it to bring in the public attention the difficult life of the working class. In thid way, characters
like Tiny Tim, Oliver Twist, Pip, David Copperfield and many others were portrayed as if they
existed into reality. Most works of Charles Dickens were first written in weekly or monthly
installments and were later on printed as books. These monthly installments were illustrated by
Phiz or Hablot Brownie. His works include Great Expectations, David Copperfield, The
Pickwick Papers, etc. Charles even produced and edited essays. He wrote A Visit to Newgate, A
Small Star in the East and Mr. Barlow as an essayist by adopting the name Boz.

Undoubtely, Charles Dickens writings were so influential that they affected awareness of
social conditions as well as reform of these deplorable conditions of the time, in England. It can
not be argued that the importance of Charles Dickens in English literature remains enormous. A
proof that stands for this is represented by the fact that his books have never gone out of print,
being widely read to this day, eaven numerous plays, television programs, and feature films
based on them continuing to appear.

Charles Dickens (February 7, 1812–June 9, 1870) remains a giant in British literature.


Dickens wrote numerous books that are now considered classics, including "David Copperfield,"
"Oliver Twist," "A Tale of Two Cities," and "Great Expectations.", much of them being inspired
by the difficulties he faced in childhood as well as social and economic problems in Victorian
Britain.

Dickens writing style was florid and poetic, presenting a powerful comic touch. He used
it to bring in the public attention the difficult life of the working class. In thid way, characters
like Tiny Tim, Oliver Twist, Pip, David Copperfield and many others were portrayed as if they
existed into reality. Most works of Charles Dickens were first written in weekly or monthly
installments and were later on printed as books. These monthly installments were illustrated by
Phiz or Hablot Brownie. His works include Great Expectations, David Copperfield, The
Pickwick Papers, etc. Charles even produced and edited essays. He wrote A Visit to Newgate, A
Small Star in the East and Mr. Barlow as an essayist by adopting the name Boz.
Undoubtely, Charles Dickens writings were so influential that they affected awareness of
social conditions as well as reform of these deplorable conditions of the time, in England. It can
not be argued that the importance of Charles Dickens in English literature remains enormous. A
proof that stands for this is represented by the fact that his books have never gone out of print,
being widely read to this day, eaven numerous plays, television programs, and feature films
based on them continuing to appear.

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