Charles

Dickens

1812 — 1870

Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England, to a family of lower-middle-class English descent. Dickens's childhood was marked by poverty and hardship. He was forced to work at a young age to help support his family.

Dickens's experiences as a child had a profound impact on his writing. His novels often focus on the plight of the poor and the working class. He was a strong advocate for social reform, and his work helped to raise awareness of the problems facing the poor in Victorian England.

He wrote 15 novels, 5 novellas, 5 short story collections, and numerous articles and essays. His most famous works include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, and A Christmas Carol. His work helped to shape the way that people thought about poverty, inequality, and social injustice.