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Charles Dickens writing at his desk.

This is Charles Dickens.

  • He was a famous English writer.
  • People all over the world enjoy his stories.
  • He lived in the Victorian age.
Charles Dickens writing at his desk.
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Watch: Charles Dickens's life

Discover the life of Charles Dickens.

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What did Charles Dickens do?

Black and white photograph of Charles Dickens.
  • Charles Dickens was a famous English writer. He wrote many books, including Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol.
  • When Dickens was a child his family were very poor.
  • When he became famous, only rich people could afford to buy books. Dickens published his stories in sections in (cheaper) magazines so poorer people could read them.
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Did you know?

Charles Dickens speaking to a crowd.
  • Charles Dickens had seven brothers and sisters.
  • He and his wife had ten children.
  • The Dickens family had a pet raven (a large black bird) called Grip. When Grip died, Dickens had it stuffed!
  • Dickens almost became an actor. He didn't get his first acting job because he had a bad cold.
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Activity 1 鈥 Sort the events in Charles Dickens's life

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Activity 2 鈥 Charles Dickens quiz

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