Charles Dickens
Born: 02-06-1812
Charles Dickens, a towering figure in 19th-century literature, is renowned for his vivid characters and social commentary. Born in 1812 in Portsmouth, England, Dickens experienced a tumultuous childhood that influenced his writing. His works, including classics like "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Great Expectations," highlight Victorian society's struggles and injustices. Dickens' storytelling mastery and deep empathy for the marginalized cemented his legacy as one of the greatest novelists of all time.
Book summaries for books written by Charles Dickens
Quotes
Death, your conception misstates my charge. At first you took my young charges, but now you begin to approach the heart of my factory.
No one is useless in this world, who lightens the burden of it to anyone else.
If you mean that you think I am not fit to be trusted with the care of this young lady, you are right.
I don’t bear him any malice for it. So I don’t bear you any for being a little dusty.
For there is nothing half so good in life as a little money, and a little kindness.
It says to every prisoner: 'Peace be with you'. 'Peace be with you', and ten thousand miles away out yonder.
I don't pretend to keep secrets from my mother.
Mysteries arise out of close love, as well as out of wide division.
Once again, I must humor poor old Twemlow's ridiculous punctilio.
It’s well for me that I am so plain, for then nobody will want to steal me.
I hope this woman may not go to pieces. She has a false air of being a rock on which the breakers dash themselves in vain.
Day after day, his smiling daughter going up the staircase, and coming down the staircase, and going away, and coming back, and holding Slinky true to the rails, would be a sight to see.