Life of Charles Dickens

By Frank Thomas Marzials and John Parker Anderson

Book Overview

The Life of Charles Dickens is a biographical book written by Frank T. Marzials. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and times of one of the most celebrated authors in English literature, Charles Dickens. Marzials traces Dickens' life from his humble beginnings in Portsmouth, England, to his rise to fame as a prolific writer and social commentator. The book covers Dickens' personal life, including his marriage, his relationships with his children, and his friendships with other writers and artists of the time. It also delves into his professional life, exploring his works, his writing process, and his impact on the literary world. Marzials provides a detailed analysis of Dickens' most famous novels, including Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations, and explores the themes and motifs that run through his work. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Charles Dickens or in the history of English literature.1887. A biography of Dickens, who many consider the greatest English writer of all time. Partial Contents: The lottery of education; Dickens becomes a solicitor's clerk in 1827; Origin of Pickwick; Dickens works double tides from 1836 to 1839; Oliver Twist; Dickens starts for United States in January, 1842; Dickens again at work and play; Journey through France; Dickens as an amateur actor and stage-manager; Dickens gives his first public (not paid) readings in December, 1853; Hard Times commenced in Household Words for April 1, 1854; The Tale of Two Cities, a story of the great French Revolution; and Dickens' health begins to fail.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: 1417919094
• ISBN13: 9781417919093
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"