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Author : Charles Dickens

Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) was a renowned writer and social critic, celebrated as the foremost novelist of the Victorian era. His literary masterpieces, such as "A Christmas Carol," "Oliver Twist," and "Great Expectations," have captivated readers for generations and are frequently adapted across various artistic mediums. Rising from a challenging childhood—he left school to work in a factory when his father was imprisoned for debt—Dickens became an influential voice for social reform, advocating tirelessly for children's rights and education. Over his prolific career, he penned 15 novels, numerous novellas, and countless short stories and articles, while also engaging in public speaking and letter writing. Though his work garnered widespread acclaim, some contemporaries critiqued its emotional sentimentality and lack of deep psychological insight. The term "Dickensian" is now used to describe stark social conditions or vividly grotesque characters reminiscent of his narratives. Dickens passed away on June 9, 1870, after a stroke, leaving behind a profound literary legacy that continues to resonate today.