Charles Dickens

Charles John Huffam Dickens, FRSA (pronounced /ˈtʃɑrlz ˈdɪkɪnz/; 7 February 1812–9 June 1870), pen-name "Boz", was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era, and one of the most popular of all time. He created some of English literature's most memorable characters, with the theme of social reform running throughout his work. The continuing popularity of his...

Date of birth:

  • Feb 7, 1812

Country of nationality:

Date of death:

  • Jun 9, 1870

Also known as:

  • Boz,
  • Charles John Huffam Dickens

Charles Dickens Quotes

  • “ I feel an earnest and humble desire, and shall till I die, to increase the stock of harmless cheerfulness.

  • “ Many merry Christmases, friendships, great accumulation of cheerful recollections, affection on earth, and Heaven at last for all of us.

  • “ God bless us every one! said Tiny Tim, the last of all.

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