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Charles Dickens was a populist. He wrote of the best of times, and wrote of the worst of times, he warned us through ghostly images of the degradation and deprivation of greed and those who read his works greedily stand in line for more books, hands stretched out, wide eyed looking at the book seller and saying: "Please sir, I want some more."
Charles Dickens is regarded as one of the greatest authors due to his intricate and captivating storytelling, rich character development, and his ability to vividly depict social issues of his time. His works explore complex themes of poverty, injustice, and the human condition, resonating with readers across generations. Dickens' unique style and insightful commentary continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
Because he wrote good, dramatic stories, well written with lots of interesting, memorable characters. Dickens boasted a photographic memory and was able to recall every detail of every strange or compelling character at will. David Perdue probably said it best on his web site (attached): "Dickens also possessed the uncanny ability to describe inanimate objects, enlivening them with human wisdom, heroics, and shortcomings. His incredible command of the English language allowed him to describe characters and events to readers, giving them the sense that they are witnesses to the story unfolding in his imagination. Dickens' side-splitting comic style remains one of his most endearing traits to readers today. He seems to have considered it his sworn duty to bring to light all of the hypocrisies of mankind." Source: David Perdue's Dickens
1. He had a great sense of humour, especially during his youth, before he grew too embittered. People used to retell his funny stories.
2. His work was the equivalent of a contemporary TV series. "The Pickwick Papers" were published in installments, and people gathered to read it (they all chipped in in order to buy the new copy); they even read it in book shop windows! He knew how to create suspense.
3. His work was extremely moral - a vital thing during the Victorian Age, when all tales were supposed to have a moral.
4. He was not a snob; there are lower class characters whom he loved and praised, who were not in the least beneath those belonging to the upper middle class.
5. One might say he sole-handedly changed the English society and eventually reformed the entire West. He was convinced that all had to do our best to help those in need, that we should not wait for the authorities' help. By describing cruel iniquities like those in "Oliver Twist", "Pickwick Papers", "Bleak House" a.s.o. he brought about huge chages, like the dissolution of workhouses and the debtors' prisons.
6. He was endowed with charisma, he was the most successful public speaker of his day. Women used to faint like they did in the sixties at a Beatles concert. Tickets to his public conferences were sold out in a matter of hours.
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Did Lewis Carroll ever meet Charles Dickens?
Yes, Lewis Carroll and Charles Dickens did meet. They met twice - once in 1862 and again in 1863. Dickens was a well-established author at the time, and Carroll was a fan of his work.
What nationalty is Charles Dickens?
Charles Dickens is as thoroughly British as any man who ever lived.
Did Charles dickens ever break a part of his body?
his bellend ;)
What was Charles Dickens first word?
It is not known what Charles Dickens's first word was, as that information is not recorded or documented.
Has Charles Dickens ever received the Nobel Prize for Literature?
No, Charles Dickens did not receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. The Nobel Prize in Literature was established in 1901, after his death in 1870.
What is the pseudonym Charles Dickens used in a Christmas carol?
The only pseudonym Dickens ever used was Boz, and he only used that at the beginning of his career.
Was Charles Dickens ever a teacher?
Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory, as a law office clerk, a court journalist, and a writer, but he was never a teacher.
Did Charles Dickens parents divorce?
Charles Dickens' parents did not divorce or ever, to common knowledge, legally separate. They lived separately, briefly, however, when Dickens' father was imprisoned for debt, but the family soon joined him in Marshalsea Prison and remained with him until his release.
Did Charles Dickens drive a car?
No, Charles Dickens did not drive a car. He lived in the 19th century, and automobiles were not widely used during his lifetime.
Did Charles Dickens ever do any practical jokes?
In his book - Complete Works of Charles Dickens (Illustrated). Dickens refers to many practical jokes of the time and often endorses them. It can be assumed from many of his writing that he did indeed have a sense of humour especially so when he wrote as Boz
What is the conflict of Christmas carol?
That's a beautiful book by Charles Dickens. My best advice ever: Read it yourself. After you have read it, come back with new questions and we can share our views.
What was Charles dickens 1st book he wrote?
Sketches by Boz,was in fact the puplished schech he has ever done!!
