Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens was an English writer and social commentator who was born in Portsmouth, England, in 1812. Many consider him to be the greatest author of the Victorian era, and he produced some of the world's most well-known fictional characters. During his lifetime, his works were unrivaled in popularity. Both critics and academics regarded him as a literary genius. In 1833, he began contributing tales and articles to numerous periodicals, which launched his writing career.

Twain's writing fame came at the age of 24 with the serial novel release of The Pickwick Papers in 1836. It was a weekly newspaper that sold an incredible 20,000 copies every week, which at the time was unheard of. This was made feasible by his ability to make his stories engaging and new. Its success enabled the author to support himself solely via his work.

Dickens' novella "A Christmas Carol" was published in 1843. This, along with his other well-known works, "Oliver Twist" and "Great Expectations," is frequently adapted in a variety of creative disciplines. The illustrations here, like many of his writings, depict early Victorian London. Later that year, in 1859, he published "A Tale of Two Cities," a book set in London and Paris that is often regarded as his finest work of historical fiction.

Dickens' lack of formal education did not prevent him from achieving success. He worked as an editor for a weekly publication for 20 years during his life. In addition, he wrote 15 novels, five novellas, hundreds of short stories, and nonfiction essays. Dickens even gave lectures and did readings on a regular basis. In addition, he was a philanthropist who advocated for children's rights, education, and other social changes. Edwin Drood was the last of his works to be completed before his death in 1870.