What do you know about Charles Dickens? What are some of the books he wrote?
Read the short biography to find out.​

Who Was Charles Dickens?

Charles Dickens was a British novelist, journalist, editor, illustrator and s

ocial commentator who wrote such beloved classic novels as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Nicholas Nickleby, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations

Early life and Education

Dickens was born Charles John Huffam

Dickens on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, on the southern coast of England.

Charles Dickens' Books

Throughout his career, Dickens published a total of 15 novels. His most well-known works include:

'Oliver Twist' (1837-1838)

Oliver Twist, Dickens first novel, follows the life of an orphan living in the streets. The book was inspired by how Dickens felt as an impoverished child forced to get by on his wits and earn his own keep.