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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hunted Down: The Detective Stories of Charles Dickens
In a world of deception, one man's intuition uncovers a dark plot of insurance fraud, tangled relationships, and deadly ambition.
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
Pictures from Italy
Experience 19th-century Italy through the eyes of a famous author, filled with vivid descriptions and personal reflections on the landscapes and people he encounters.
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 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
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
Dombey and Son
A cold-hearted businessman ignores his wife and daughter, focusing solely on his newborn son to carry on his legacy.
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
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
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
Mugby Junction
In a bustling railway station, a troubled man seeking escape finds his life intertwined with quirky characters, leading him to question his past and contemplate the possibility of change.
By Charles Dickens
The Wreck of the Golden Mary
A ship’s disastrous encounter with an iceberg unleashes a torrent of human resilience, sacrifice, and bravery amidst the chaos of the unforgiving sea.
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