Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England, is one of the most beloved novelists of the Victorian era. His early life was marked by hardship; his family faced financial struggles that led to his brief stint in a factory. These experiences shaped his keen observations of society, which he later infused into his rich, vibrant characters and intricate plots. Dickens had a remarkable ability to weave social commentary into his stories, often highlighting the struggles of the poor and the injustices of his time, making his works both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Throughout his prolific career, Dickens penned timeless classics such as "A Christmas Carol," "Great Expectations," and "Oliver Twist," each filled with memorable characters and poignant lessons. His storytelling captures the essence of human experience, from joy to sorrow, and resonates with readers even today. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find a world where wit meets compassion, and you'll be drawn into the lives of characters that feel as real as your own. Happy listening!

Dombey and Son (version 3)

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To Paul Dombey, the business is everything, and he must have a son who will learn the business and eventually inherit it. Will his newborn, …

Hard Times (version 2 dramatic reading)

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Charles Dickens' 1854 novel opens with the philosophy of education espoused by the eminently practical Mr. Gradgrind, who prizes "facts…

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 3

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2012 is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the third volume of this collection, which aimed to catalogue as many as possible o…

Oliver Twist (version 7)

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Orphan boy Oliver is forced into child labor at an early age, and after a simple plea for more food, finds himself alone in the streets of L…

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 2

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This year is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the second volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poetry a…

Oliver Twist

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Oliver Twist is an 1838 novel by Charles Dickens. It was originally published as a serial.Like most of Dickens' work, the book is used to ca…

The Old Curiosity Shop (version 3)

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Nell and her elderly grandfather must flee from home after losing their shop and home to the evil Mr. Quilp. Her good-for-nothing brother, c…

The Personal History of David Copperfield

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Experience the beloved tale of The Personal History of David Copperfield, a ten-part dramatisation of Charles Dickens' novel, which he descr…

Charles Dickens' Children Stories - Retold by His Grandaughter

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These re-tellings of well known stories originally written by Charles Dickens are all focused on the children in them. Their humor and path…

A Christmas Carol (Version 11)

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The classic Christmas story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley an…

The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby

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The action takes place in London, with excursions to Devon, Yorkshire, and Portsmouth, as we follow the adventures of the eponymous hero. Ni…

The Uncommercial Traveller

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The Uncommercial Traveller is a collection of literary sketches and reminiscences written by Charles Dickens. In 1859 Dickens founded a new …

Barnaby Rudge

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A wayside tavern where the local men drink and gossip; an unsolved, twenty year old murder at a nearby mansion; a very talkative black raven…

American Notes for General Circulation

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American Notes for General Circulation is a travelogue by Charles Dickens detailing his trip to North America from January to June, 1842. Wh…

Barnaby Rudge, A Tale of the Riots of Eighty (version 4)

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Charles Dickens' fifth published novel is set in the village of Cligwell. Romances are thwarted. A ghost is spotted. A raven speaks. A m…

Christmas Books

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From 1843 to 1848, Charles Dickens wrote a series of five novellas to be published at Christmas. Most people are familiar with the first, &…

Barnaby Rudge (version 3)

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The Protestant Sir John Chester and the Catholic Geoffrey Haredale have been feuding for years. In "Romeo and Juliet" fashion, Che…

The Pickwick Papers

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The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, better known as The Pickwick Papers, is the first novel by Charles Dickens. Written for publicat…

Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol 2014

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Experience a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' seasonal classic, A Christmas Carol, first broadcast on December 20, 2014, on BBC. This vers…

Charles Dickens 742 Hunted Down

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Hunted Down is a gripping adaptation of the Charles Dickens story, brought to life by CBS Radio Mystery Theater. In this episode, a man's wo…

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