Charles Dicken's Novels: Literary Criticism
Something about Charles Dickens and his ability to take his reader to
unbelievable places with his imaginative powers allows him the honor of being
the most popular English novelist of the 19th century. Dickens has thrilled his
readers for many years with his down-to-earth stories about real people forced
into real situations. Charles Dickens has the ability to tell his stories from
personal experiences. He fine-tuned his ability to tell his own story through
the life of another character or cast of characters.
Born on the evening of February 7, 1812, Charles Dickens was the second child of
his parents, John and Elizabeth Dickens. His parents lived in Portsmouth, which
is located on England's southern coast. The family was in the lower division of
the middle class. Charles Dickens' father, John, was a clerk at the Navy Pay
Office in Portsmouth. Dickens's mother was very affectionate and rather foolish
in practical matters. John......
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