English Literature: Charles Dickens
English Literature: Charles Dickens
Who was Dickens?
Charles Dickens was a classic english literature writer. He was born in Portsmouth, South England on the 7th February 1812, to parents John and Elizabeth Dickens. Charles was sent to school at the age of nine, when his father had found good fortune. Later on, Charles was sent to work in Warren's blacking factory and had endured appalling conditions. After three years he was returned to school to educate and to be a journalist. Maybe a writer if it was possible. That was one of the many reasons why his literary career began. Mainly, because he was a journalist and one day, wanted to write his own stories.
His father became a reporter and Charles began with the journals 'The Mirror of Parliament' and 'The True Sun'. Then in 1833 he became parliamentary journalist for The Morning Chronicle. Charles then married around sometime in April 1836, he married a woman named Catherine Hogarth. (Who was a friend's daughter.) Within the same month came the publication of his highly successful novel 'Pickwick Papers'. Charles' popularity grew more and more.
As well as a huge list of novels, he published autobiographies, edited weekly periodicals including 'Household Words' and 'All Year Round' (no idea what they are), wrote travel books and administered charitable organisations. He was also a theatre enthusiast, wrote plays and performed for Queen Victoria in 1851. Charles loved to spend time abroad and helped many others abroad - for example, fighting against slavery in the United States.
He was estranged from his wife in 1858 after the birth of their ten children, but remained friends with his mistress; an actress named Ellen Ternan. He died of a stroke in 1870. He is currently buried at Westminster Abbey.
Analyzing his works: Oliver Twist
Dickens began his career as journanlist (a newspaper reporter) but soon he began writing fiction. His novels were published in weekly serials rather like modern "soap" dramas
Who was Dickens?
Charles Dickens was a classic english literature writer. He was born in Portsmouth, South England on the 7th February 1812, to parents John and Elizabeth Dickens. Charles was sent to school at the age of nine, when his father had found good fortune. Later on, Charles was sent to work in Warren's blacking factory and had endured appalling conditions. After three years he was returned to school to educate and to be a journalist. Maybe a writer if it was possible. That was one of the many reasons why his literary career began. Mainly, because he was a journalist and one day, wanted to write his own stories.
His father became a reporter and Charles began with the journals 'The Mirror of Parliament' and 'The True Sun'. Then in 1833 he became parliamentary journalist for The Morning Chronicle. Charles then married around sometime in April 1836, he married a woman named Catherine Hogarth. (Who was a friend's daughter.) Within the same month came the publication of his highly successful novel 'Pickwick Papers'. Charles' popularity grew more and more.
As well as a huge list of novels, he published autobiographies, edited weekly periodicals including 'Household Words' and 'All Year Round' (no idea what they are), wrote travel books and administered charitable organisations. He was also a theatre enthusiast, wrote plays and performed for Queen Victoria in 1851. Charles loved to spend time abroad and helped many others abroad - for example, fighting against slavery in the United States.
He was estranged from his wife in 1858 after the birth of their ten children, but remained friends with his mistress; an actress named Ellen Ternan. He died of a stroke in 1870. He is currently buried at Westminster Abbey.
Analyzing his works: Oliver Twist
Dickens began his career as journanlist (a newspaper reporter) but soon he began writing fiction. His novels were published in weekly serials rather like modern "soap" dramas