Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist, journalist, and social critic. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era and is best known for his novels, including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and A Tale of Two Cities. Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England, and was the second of eight children. His father was a clerk in the Navy Pay Office, and his mother was a kind but overworked housewife. When Dickens was twelve, his family moved to London, where he worked in a factory and attended school. Dickens began writing at an early age, and his first novel, The Pickwick Papers, was published in 1836. He went on to write a number of other novels, including Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop, and Bleak House. He also wrote short stories, essays, and plays. Dickens was a passionate social critic, and his works often explored the plight of the poor and the injustices of the Victorian era. He was also a strong advocate for education and literacy, and his works have been translated into many languages. Dickens died in 1870 at the age of 58. He is buried in Westminster Abbey, and his works remain popular to this day.
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