Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England, is one of the most beloved novelists of the Victorian era. His early life was marked by hardship; his family faced financial struggles that led to his brief stint in a factory. These experiences shaped his keen observations of society, which he later infused into his rich, vibrant characters and intricate plots. Dickens had a remarkable ability to weave social commentary into his stories, often highlighting the struggles of the poor and the injustices of his time, making his works both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Throughout his prolific career, Dickens penned timeless classics such as "A Christmas Carol," "Great Expectations," and "Oliver Twist," each filled with memorable characters and poignant lessons. His storytelling captures the essence of human experience, from joy to sorrow, and resonates with readers even today. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find a world where wit meets compassion, and you'll be drawn into the lives of characters that feel as real as your own. Happy listening!

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 2

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This year is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the second volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poetry a…

Oliver Twist (version 7)

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Orphan boy Oliver is forced into child labor at an early age, and after a simple plea for more food, finds himself alone in the streets of L…

David Copperfield (deutsch)

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David Copperfield, Originaltitel 'David Copperfield or The Personal History Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of B…

David Copperfield o El sobrino de mi tía (español)

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Esta obra narra la vida de David Copperfield desde su infancia hasta la madurez. El padre de David muere seis meses antes de que él n…

Master Humphrey's Clock

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Between April of 1840 and December of the following year, Charles Dickens published Master Humphrey's Clock - a weekly periodical that prese…

What Christmas Is as We Grow Older, and other stories

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A delightful collection of stories about Christmas and what it is by literary geniuses such as Dickens, Martineau, and Buckley. - Summary b…

Our Mutual Friend, Version 2

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Our Mutual Friend (written in the years 1864–65) is the last novel completed by Charles Dickens and is one of his most sophisticated works, …

The Globe Theater 44 12 23 A Christmas Carol

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Lionel Barrymore stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Globe Theater's production of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. This timeles…

A Christmas Carol (Version 11)

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The classic Christmas story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley an…

Oliver Twist

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Oliver Twist is an 1838 novel by Charles Dickens. It was originally published as a serial.Like most of Dickens' work, the book is used to ca…

American Notes for General Circulation

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American Notes for General Circulation is a travelogue by Charles Dickens detailing his trip to North America from January to June, 1842. Wh…

A Christmas Carol (Version 13)

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Ebenezer Scrooge is a covetous, miserable old man who lives his life apart from his fellow man and is incapable of showing love or understan…

The Personal History of David Copperfield

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Experience the beloved tale of The Personal History of David Copperfield, a ten-part dramatisation of Charles Dickens' novel, which he descr…

Charles Dickens 742 Hunted Down

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Hunted Down is a gripping adaptation of the Charles Dickens story, brought to life by CBS Radio Mystery Theater. In this episode, a man's wo…

A Christmas Carol

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From Christmas Day 1949 on The Mutual Broadcasting System, enjoy a long-standing traditional presentation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, …

Der Weihnachtsabend (Eine Geistergeschichte) (Version 2)

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Am Heiligen Abend erscheint dem alten Geizhals Scrooge der Geist seines verstorbenen Geschäftspartners Marley, der zu Lebzeiten noch sc…

The Wreck of the Golden Mary

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The Wreck of the Golden Mary is a gripping short story by Charles Dickens that transports listeners to the treacherous waters of the 1850s. …

Cuento De Navidad

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Canción de Navidad o Cuento de Navidad (A Christmas Carol en el original inglés) es una novela corta de carácter realis…

A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas (version 12)

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Marley was dead, to begin with...until his ghost visits his miserly business partner, Ebenezer Scrooge, with a dire warning. Will Scrooge b…

Three Ghost Stories

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As a gifted writer with a strong interest in supernatural phenomena, Charles Dickens produced a string of ghost stories with enduring charm.…

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