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Charles Dickens | |
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| Born | 7 February 1812 Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 9 June 1870 Higham, England, United Kingdom |
| Field of study | Writing |
Charles John Huffam Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was a British author who wrote stories from the perspective of the working class in England. Previous novelists had mostly focused on the lifestyles of the ruling class.[1]
Early life
Dickens was born in Portsmouth in 1812 and moved to London in 1815. His family then moved to Rochester and Chatham before returning to London in 1822. He worked in courts as a clerk and then reporter from 1827 to 1832.[1]
Works
Dickens first became a famous author in 1836. After visiting the USA in 1842, he wrote Martin Chuzzlewit, criticizing the USA for its support of slavery and failure to live up to its supposedly democratic ideals.[1]
Political views
Dickens was a republican and opposed the British monarchy.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Charles Dickens, champion of the poor" (2012-06-01). Proletarian. Archived from the original on 2023-02-05.