Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens

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Charles Dickens was born in 1812 near Portsmouth where his father was a clerk in the navy pay office. The family moved to London in 1823, but their fortunes were severely impaired. Dickens was sent to work in a blacking-warehouse when his father was imprisoned for debt. Both experiences deeply affected the future novelist. In 1833 he began contributing stories to newspapers and magazines, and in 1836 started the serial publication of Pickwick Papers. Thereafter, Dickens published his major novels over the course of the next twenty years, from Nicholas Nickleby to Little Dorrit. He also edited the journals Household Words and All the Year Round. Dickens died in June 1870.
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First published in 1843, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens endures as a treasured classic. Known for its memorable characters, vivid portrayal of Victorian London, and mix of heartwarming and solemn moments, it has played a pivotal role in shaping holiday traditions, emphasizing kindness, generosity, and the importance of compassion.

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