Who Was Charles Dickens?
As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his storytelling in books like Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol, Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era. Widely considered the greatest writer of the Victorian age, Dickens's literary masterpieces continue to amuse and inspire writers and readers.
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Charles Dickens was a child who worked in a shoe polish factory. The place where he worked was not very clean, and it inspired him to create some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. He is well-known for his excellent storytelling in books like Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol. Dickens became very famous and traveled around the world during his time. Many people consider him to be the greatest writer of the Victorian era. Even today, his amazing literary works continue to entertain and inspire both writers and readers.
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Grade: Grade 3-Grade 7
Brand: Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher Date: 12/04/2014
Author: Pamela D. Pollack & Meg Belviso
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.31
UPC: 9780448479675
Ages: 8-12
Pages: 112
