Charles Dickens

If we talk about English literature, we cannot fail to mention Charles Dickens and his remarkable literary legacy throughout history. Dickens' characters and stories are marked by the misfortunes, difficulties, and hopes of the less fortunate. Among his most important works we find: Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Bleak House and A Tale of Two Cities.

Was an English novelist and writer. Born in Portsmouth on February 7, 1812, he was one of the most recognized authors of world literature, and the most prominent of the 19th century. Considered a master of the narrative genre, his works displayed a certain dose of irony and humor, as well as social criticism.

Many of his works were very popular throughout his life. Much of his novels were written in installments, a common format at the time. Today, they are considered great classics of literature.

Biography

Charles Dickens' first work was a set of articles inspired by the daily life of the city of London. They were published under the pseudonym Boz.

He married Catherine Hogarth, daughter of the director of the Morning Chronicle. It was this newspaper that published several of the author's first works: The Pickwick Club posthumous papers, Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby. All the serial publications created a great influence on the public.

With the passage of time, Charles Dickens evolved towards a style committed to society, with Oliver Twist's novel as the maximum exponent. In the mid-20th century it was received with honors in the United States. However, it did not take long for him to be disappointed as he considered that the society had many Old World vices.

He did not hesitate to reflect them in the novel Martin Chuzzlewit, which caused great outrage in the United States. However, he regained public favor just one year later, with the publication of Canción de Navidad.

Charles Dickens traveled much of Europe, reaching Switzerland, Italy, and France. Then he took his first steps in the world of theater and founded the Daily News newspaper, whose existence was very brief. The considered stage of maturity began with the publication of Dombey and son.

In 1858 he began a journey that took him to tour the United Kingdom and Ireland. In both countries he read different fragments of his works. In 1867 he began a tour of the United States. It was then that he achieved great popularity worldwide. He made several conferences and was even received by Queen Victoria I of England shortly before his death.

Dickens Most Important Works

The posthumous papers of the Pickwick Club. London, 1836-1837

Oliver Twist. London, 1837-1839.

The life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. London, 1838-1839.

Christmas song. London, 1843.

David Copperfield. London, 1849-1850.

Desolate house. London, 1852-1853.

History of two cities. London, 1859.

Big hopes. London, 1860-1861.

Our mutual friend. London, 1864-1865.

The guard. London, 1866.