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Charles John Huffam Dickens was born on February 7, 1812. He was born in Landport, England. He is considered the greatest novelist of his period. His novels still enjoy popularity.

In teenage years, Dickens left school to work in a factory when his father was incarcerated in a debtors' prison. Throughout his life he was a prolific writer. He has written 15 novels, 5 novellas and hundreds of stories. His success began in 1836 with The Pickwick Papers.

His most famous novels are: The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Bleak House, Little Dorrit, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations.

The term Dickensian is used to describe something that is reminiscent of Dickens and his writings, such as poor social conditions or comically repulsive characters.
Charles Dickens had ten children with his wife Catherine Thomson Hogarth. Dickens dies on June 8, 1870, following a stroke.

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