Dickens, Charles 1837-1896
Overview
| Works: | 411 works in 1,462 publications in 7 languages and 6,580 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Domestic fiction Bildungsromans Autobiographical fiction History Romance fiction Satire Novels Humorous fiction Juvenile works |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Contributor, Attributed name, Other, Author of introduction, Bibliographic antecedent, Adapter, Dedicatee, Translator, Printer, Creator |
| Classifications: | PZ3.D55, 823.8 |
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Most widely held works about
Charles Dickens
- The life & adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens( Book )
- Charles Dickens$nan introduction by Jenny Hartley( Book )
- David Copperfield by Charles Dickens( Book )
- Charles Dickens : an introduction by Jenny Hartley( Book )
- The nine Christmas numbers of All the year round by Charles Dickens( Book )
- Bleak House by Charles Dickens( Book )
- Charles Dickens by Jenny Hartley( Book )
- Charles Dickens and the house of fallen women by Jenny Hartley( Book )
- Lotta as Little Nell and the Marchioness : the story of the play( Book )
- London and country rambles with Charles Dickens by Robert Allbut( Book )
- Sketches by Boz by Boz( Book )
- The old curiosity shop, and Master Humphrey's clock by Charles Dickens( Book )
- Letter from Charles Dickens, London, to Angela Burdett-Coutts, 1848 December 22 : by Charles Dickens( )
- Letter from Charles Dickens, London, to Angela Burdett-Coutts, 1849 December 25 : by Charles Dickens( )
- Letter from Charles Dickens, London, to Angela Burdett-Coutts, 1848 January 7 : by Charles Dickens( )
- Letter from Charles Dickens, London, to Angela Burdett-Coutts, 1850 January 5 : by Charles Dickens( )
- Letter from Charles Dickens, London, to Angela Burdett-Coutts, 1853 April 1 : by Charles Dickens( )
- Letter from Charles Dickens, London, to Angela Burdett-Coutts, 1852 December 9 : by Charles Dickens( )
- Letter from Charles Dickens, London, to Angela Burdett-Coutts, 1858 May 19 : by Charles Dickens( )
- Letter from Charles Dickens, London, to Angela Burdett-Coutts, 1853 February 18 : by Charles Dickens( )
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Most widely held works by
Charles Dickens
Bleak House by
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303 editions published between 1051 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 809 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bleak House" (1853) is one of Dickens' most ambitious works and established his reputation as a mature novelist capable of writing about the most serious issues while maintaining a talent for the blackest humour and comic farce. Narrated in turns by ward of court, Esther Summerson and an unnamed narrator whose outlook both compliments Esther's and challenges it, the stories of Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually depleted under the burden of legal costs, Tulkinghorn the lawyer, Inspector Bucket and Esther herself, are brought together in a complex tale of corruption and the heartlessness and inefficiency of the legal system
303 editions published between 1051 and 2020 in 7 languages and held by 809 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bleak House" (1853) is one of Dickens' most ambitious works and established his reputation as a mature novelist capable of writing about the most serious issues while maintaining a talent for the blackest humour and comic farce. Narrated in turns by ward of court, Esther Summerson and an unnamed narrator whose outlook both compliments Esther's and challenges it, the stories of Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually depleted under the burden of legal costs, Tulkinghorn the lawyer, Inspector Bucket and Esther herself, are brought together in a complex tale of corruption and the heartlessness and inefficiency of the legal system
All the year Round by
Charles Dickens(
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in English and held by 681 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
in English and held by 681 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The posthumous papers of the Pickwick club by
Charles Dickens(
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151 editions published between 1820 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Following the bumbling Pickwickians along the highways and byways of old England, Dickens creates a vivid world of highwaymen, duels, lawsuits, jails, hilarious romantic imbroglios--but a world, too
151 editions published between 1820 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 397 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Following the bumbling Pickwickians along the highways and byways of old England, Dickens creates a vivid world of highwaymen, duels, lawsuits, jails, hilarious romantic imbroglios--but a world, too
David Copperfield by
Charles Dickens(
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21 editions published between 1892 and 1930 in English and held by 248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A classic tale of an orphan growing up in the 1800's of England. Intimately rooted in the author's own biography and written as a first-person narrative, "David Copperfield" charts a young man's progress through a difficult childhood in Victorian England to ultimate success as a novelist, finding true love along the way. Jeremy Tambling's provocative Introduction reveals subtle themes relevant today in Dickens' favorite work
21 editions published between 1892 and 1930 in English and held by 248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A classic tale of an orphan growing up in the 1800's of England. Intimately rooted in the author's own biography and written as a first-person narrative, "David Copperfield" charts a young man's progress through a difficult childhood in Victorian England to ultimate success as a novelist, finding true love along the way. Jeremy Tambling's provocative Introduction reveals subtle themes relevant today in Dickens' favorite work
The life of Charles James Mathews : chiefly autobiographical, with selections from his correspondence and speeches by
Charles Mathews(
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12 editions published in 1879 in English and held by 241 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charles James Mathews was a British actor, son of actor Charles Mathews. Born in Liverpool, upon leaving school he was articled as the architect Augustus Charles Pugin's apprentice and worked in this profession for some years. His first public appearance on the stage was made on 7 December 1835, at the Olympic Theatre in London in his own play "The Humpbacked Lover." As an actor, Mathews held an unrivalled place in his unique vein of light eccentric comedy, thanks to an easy grace combined with "imperturbable solemnity", a combination which amused people. He was one of the few British actors to be successful in French-speaking roles in France, and enjoyed popularity in the United States, touring there three times. He managed several theatres during his career, yet despite theatrical innovations was never financially successful. He embarked on a world tour at age 66 and continued to act until within a few weeks of his death. After his death, Mathews's family entrusted Charles Dickens with a box marked "Materials for the book," which were used to assemble the chapters labeled 'Autobiography' and 'Correspondence' by the editor
12 editions published in 1879 in English and held by 241 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charles James Mathews was a British actor, son of actor Charles Mathews. Born in Liverpool, upon leaving school he was articled as the architect Augustus Charles Pugin's apprentice and worked in this profession for some years. His first public appearance on the stage was made on 7 December 1835, at the Olympic Theatre in London in his own play "The Humpbacked Lover." As an actor, Mathews held an unrivalled place in his unique vein of light eccentric comedy, thanks to an easy grace combined with "imperturbable solemnity", a combination which amused people. He was one of the few British actors to be successful in French-speaking roles in France, and enjoyed popularity in the United States, touring there three times. He managed several theatres during his career, yet despite theatrical innovations was never financially successful. He embarked on a world tour at age 66 and continued to act until within a few weeks of his death. After his death, Mathews's family entrusted Charles Dickens with a box marked "Materials for the book," which were used to assemble the chapters labeled 'Autobiography' and 'Correspondence' by the editor
American notes and pictures from Italy by
Charles Dickens(
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41 editions published between 1868 and 2019 in English and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With eighteen illustrations by A.B. Frost and Gordon Thomson
41 editions published between 1868 and 2019 in English and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With eighteen illustrations by A.B. Frost and Gordon Thomson
All the year round : a weekly journal by
Charles Dickens(
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in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The life and adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit by
Charles Dickens(
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22 editions published between 1892 and 1954 in English and held by 147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dickens' tale of greed and selfishness centers on Martin Chuzzlewit, a wealthy gentleman. With his great fortune at stake, and with Martin's disinherited grandson floundering in America, relatives increasingly desperate to inherit the riches close in on the vulnerable old man
22 editions published between 1892 and 1954 in English and held by 147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dickens' tale of greed and selfishness centers on Martin Chuzzlewit, a wealthy gentleman. With his great fortune at stake, and with Martin's disinherited grandson floundering in America, relatives increasingly desperate to inherit the riches close in on the vulnerable old man
Dombey and son by
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13 editions published between 1866 and 1954 in English and French and held by 146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mr. Dombey has but one ambition: to have a son so that his firm might be called Dombey and Son. He has a son, Paul, who dies at a young age, but his daughter, Florence, lives on with him, trying desperately to win his love. She is hated by her father because she alone lives. Mr. Dombey's firm fails, and he finds himself longing for the sweet and kind daughter whom he treated so coldly. The two are reconciled, and Dombey tries to expiate his past through his grandchildren
13 editions published between 1866 and 1954 in English and French and held by 146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mr. Dombey has but one ambition: to have a son so that his firm might be called Dombey and Son. He has a son, Paul, who dies at a young age, but his daughter, Florence, lives on with him, trying desperately to win his love. She is hated by her father because she alone lives. Mr. Dombey's firm fails, and he finds himself longing for the sweet and kind daughter whom he treated so coldly. The two are reconciled, and Dombey tries to expiate his past through his grandchildren
Reprinted pieces and the lazy tour of two idle apprentices by
Charles Dickens(
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6 editions published between 1896 and 2010 in English and held by 122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1896 and 2010 in English and held by 122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dicken's dictionary of London, 1879 : an unconventional handbook by
Charles Dickens(
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18 editions published between 1879 and 1972 in English and held by 121 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1879 and 1972 in English and held by 121 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Dorrit by
Charles Dickens(
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15 editions published between 1893 and 1936 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Dorrit grows up in Marshalsea prison, where her father is confined for his debts, and she helps to feed the family with her needlework until her father receives an inheritance when she is in her teens, and more problems ensue
15 editions published between 1893 and 1936 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Dorrit grows up in Marshalsea prison, where her father is confined for his debts, and she helps to feed the family with her needlework until her father receives an inheritance when she is in her teens, and more problems ensue
The life & adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by
Charles Dickens(
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16 editions published between 1892 and 1930 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Greed makes Ralph Nickleby, a shrewd businessman, overlook the welfare of his nephew Nicholas, and niece Kate
16 editions published between 1892 and 1930 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Greed makes Ralph Nickleby, a shrewd businessman, overlook the welfare of his nephew Nicholas, and niece Kate
Sketches by Boz by
Boz(
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10 editions published between 1892 and 1926 in English and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The 56 stories portray the lives of Londoners in an effort to illustrate social injustices and promote reform. They are divided into four sections: "Our Parish", "Scenes", "Characters", and "Tales". The material in the first three sections is non-fiction; the last section comprises fictional stories
10 editions published between 1892 and 1926 in English and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The 56 stories portray the lives of Londoners in an effort to illustrate social injustices and promote reform. They are divided into four sections: "Our Parish", "Scenes", "Characters", and "Tales". The material in the first three sections is non-fiction; the last section comprises fictional stories
Reminiscences of my father by
Charles Dickens(
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10 editions published between 1934 and 1973 in English and held by 104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1934 and 1973 in English and held by 104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Our mutual friend by
Charles Dickens(
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17 editions published between 1895 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume offers Dickens's 1865 classic novel about London society
17 editions published between 1895 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume offers Dickens's 1865 classic novel about London society
John Jasper's secret : sequel to Charles Dickens' Mystery of Edwin Drood by
Henry Morford(
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8 editions published between 1871 and 2007 in English and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the death of Charles Dickens in 1870, Wilkie Collins decided to finish one of his most popular works. This book offers the conclusion to Dickens' Mystery of Edwin Drood
8 editions published between 1871 and 2007 in English and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the death of Charles Dickens in 1870, Wilkie Collins decided to finish one of his most popular works. This book offers the conclusion to Dickens' Mystery of Edwin Drood
Barnaby Rudge by
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12 editions published between 1892 and 1930 in English and held by 96 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charles Dickens's first historical novel - set during the anti-Catholic riots of 1780 - is an unparalleled portrayal of the terror of a rampaging mob, seen through the eyes of the individuals swept up in the chaos
12 editions published between 1892 and 1930 in English and held by 96 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charles Dickens's first historical novel - set during the anti-Catholic riots of 1780 - is an unparalleled portrayal of the terror of a rampaging mob, seen through the eyes of the individuals swept up in the chaos
Christmas books by
Charles Dickens(
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13 editions published between 1892 and 1933 in English and held by 93 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Five tales written for Christmas, 1843 to 1848, combining realism and fantasy. "A Christmas Carol in Prose" makes its ghostly appeal to Scrooge, the hard old miser, and "The Chimes" is a variation of the same motive. "The Cricket on the Hearth" is an idyll of home life, "The Battle of Life", an imaginative deliverance on resignation, "The Haunted Man", a fairy tale with the beauty of kindness for its moral
13 editions published between 1892 and 1933 in English and held by 93 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Five tales written for Christmas, 1843 to 1848, combining realism and fantasy. "A Christmas Carol in Prose" makes its ghostly appeal to Scrooge, the hard old miser, and "The Chimes" is a variation of the same motive. "The Cricket on the Hearth" is an idyll of home life, "The Battle of Life", an imaginative deliverance on resignation, "The Haunted Man", a fairy tale with the beauty of kindness for its moral
A London dictionary and guide book for 1879 by
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6 editions published in 1972 in English and Undetermined and held by 88 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 1972 in English and Undetermined and held by 88 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Dickens, Charles 1812-1870 Other Author Editor
- Collins, Wilkie 1824-1889 Attributed name Author
- Mathews, Charles 1803-1878 Author
- Morford, Henry 1823-1881 Author
- Browne, Hablot Knight 1815-1882 Other Illustrator
- Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina 1814-1906
- Barrett, Oliver R. (Oliver Roger) 1873-1950
- Boz 1812-1870 Author
- Hartley, Jenny Author
- Phiz Illustrator
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Charles Dickens, Jr. eldest child of Victorian-era novelist Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, Jr. schrijver
Charles Dickens, Jr son of Victorian-era novelist Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, la filo
Charles Dickens the younger
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