David Copperfield

Charles Dickens (7th Feb 1812 - 9th June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He is regarded as the greater novelist of the Victorian era. His notable works ‘Bleak House’, ‘David Copperfield’, ‘Great Expectations’, ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘Dombey and Son’, ‘Little Dorrit’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘The mystry of Edwin Drood’, ‘Hard Times’ and ‘A Tall of Two Cities’.

Charles Dickens was very popular during his life time, He spent his childhood in Chatham, almost 5-years. He was from a middle class family. His grandpa had been a domestic servant and his father was a clerk in the Navy Pay & Account office. Due to some embezzlement case, his father went to prison for debt. His elder brother left schooling and started doing work in a factory. Charles started working as a clerk in a Solicitor’s office. He did number of jobs then finally a newspaper reporter. There he developed interest in journalism. He worked for ‘Morning Chronicle’ for almost two years. Dickens was interested in theatre also. He became a professional actor in the year 1932. His passion for writing developed interest in him to contribute stories and essays, magazines and newspapers. ‘The Pick Wick Papers’ established him as a popular author. After this he started editing a monthly magazine Bentley’s Miscellany. After married Catherine, he went to America for a good vacation. There he received a quasi - royal honor as a literary celebrity. His writings were highly appreciated. His writings mainly consisted of attacks, satire on social evils. His focus was on prose style and high imagination. His novels were well accepted all over the world. Dickens was multifaceted personality. He used to have large friend-circle of popular authors, journalist, artists and many others. He was a strong minded personality. Whenever he was supposed to start any novel, he used to have long walks during night hours. In his novels, his solitary life style is well mentioned. His novels are mix accent of emotions, social evils, contemporary society style, satire, and even his personal experiences of his life.