Charles Dickens
Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English novelist, journalist, short story writer and social critic. He created some of literature's best-known fictional characters, and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read today.
A Tale of Two Cities
In a world torn apart by injustice, a long-imprisoned doctor is freed, setting off a chain of intertwined destinies against the backdrop of a brewing revolution.
By Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol
Witness a bitter old man learn the value of compassion and generosity when he is haunted by ghosts bearing lessons from his past, present, and future.
By Charles Dickens
Sketches by Boz, Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People
In the heart of London, observe the daily routines, trials, and oddities of common people as revealed through humorous and critical sketches.
By Charles Dickens
Mudfog and Other Sketches
In a bizarre town filled with odd characters, a coal-dealer turned mayor hilariously strives for greatness, exposing the ridiculous side of ambition.
By Charles Dickens
Speeches: Literary and Social
Discover how a famous Victorian author used powerful words to reflect on literature, society, and the journey that made him a literary icon.
By Charles Dickens
The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of Home
Within a world of cozy hearths and chirping insects, the bonds of marriage and the looming shadow of manipulative schemes will be tested.
By Charles Dickens
The Old Curiosity Shop
In mid-19th century England, a chance encounter between an old man and a lost young girl sparks a tale of familial love, hardship, and the search for resilience amidst poverty.
By Charles Dickens
A Child's History of England
Explore the legendary past of a nation from its ancient roots to its rising conflicts, and discover the unforgettable figures that shaped its destiny.
By Charles Dickens
The Battle of Life
Amidst a family's joyful life in a peaceful orchard, a haunting past and the unexpected arrival of an inspiring figure, threatens to change their lives forever.
By Charles Dickens
The Cricket on the Hearth: A Fairy Tale of Home
In a cozy home a cricket's chirping is a constant reminder of the strength of true love, although secrets and hidden emotions could change everything.
By Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens' Children Stories
Poverty, kindness, and youthful struggles intertwine as classic characters navigate the ups and downs of life in Victorian England.
By Charles Dickens
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Amidst love, betrayal, and opium-induced hazes, a man's disappearance triggers a search for answers and exposes the hidden darkness within a quaint town.
By Charles Dickens
The Cricket on the Hearth
In a tale of love and domestic bliss, a family's Christmas is upended by a mysterious stranger and a cricket's watchful presence.
By Charles Dickens
No Thoroughfare
In Victorian London, the intertwined destinies of a wine merchant, a troubled woman, and a compassionate nurse, expose secrets of identity, hidden pasts, and the desperate quest for belonging.
By Charles Dickens
Little Dorrit
In a world of stark contrasts, a young woman's life unfolds within the confines of a prison, where she navigates love, poverty, and the complex web of social injustice.
By Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist, Vol. 1 (of 3)
An orphaned boy dares to ask for more, launching him into a world of cruelty and hardship.
By Charles Dickens
The Poems and Verses of Charles Dickens
Explore a beloved novelist's range and discover Victorian-era sentiments through his collection of poems, songs, and verses exploring love, society, and the human spirit.
By Charles Dickens
Sketches of Young Couples
Witness the joyous chaos and tender farewells as a young couple embarks on their journey into marriage, setting the stage for explorations of love's many forms.
By Charles Dickens
The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 2, 1857-1870
Discover the personal world of a famed author through his own letters and his life.
By Charles Dickens
Somebody's Luggage
In a busy coffee house, a waiter's stories about his life begin with an unclaimed piece of luggage and become a journey through the hidden corners of society and human connection.
By Charles Dickens