Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812 in Portsmouth, England. And I am among the millions of readers who are grateful.
Of course, sentimental reader that I am on occasion, I love his A Christmas Carol and the transformation of Scrooge most. That said, how can any reader not enjoy his many books including Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, Nickolas Nickleby, Bleak House, and Hard Times.
An extravagance I usually don’t allow myself, I have purchased Charles Dickens complete works – and it is with great pleasure I open the volume and settle into the detailed and sometimes grim world of Dickens.
So Happy Birthday, Charles Dickens – and thanks! For more information on Dickens, check out this link.
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He was an amazing man, and an inspiration for all writers!
Indeed he is and inspiration. To write only one book of the quality of his books would be a major achievement. 🙂
Simon Callow’s one man show about Dickens is good, you might like that
I’ll have to look into it. Thanks.
No problem!