Dickens, Charles

Dickens, Charles, 1812–70, English author, b. Portsmouth, one of the world's most popular, prolific, and skilled novelists.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Dickens's Genius
• Maturity
• Early Life and Works
• Bibliography

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