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The works of the English writer, creator of comic characters Charles Dickens are considered classics of world literature. The creative work of a prominent social critic belongs to the genre of realism, but his works also reflect fabulous, sentimental features.
On November 7, 1812, John and Elizabeth Dickens gave birth to their second child in Landport. During this period, the head of the family worked in the Royal Navy (naval base), served as an official. Three years later, John was transferred to the capital, and soon sent to the city of Chatham (Kent). Here Charles received his school education.
In 1824, the novelist’s father fell into a terrible debt trap, the family was sorely lacking money. According to the state laws of Great Britain at that time, creditors sent debtors to a special prison, where John Dickens ended up. The wife and children were also held every weekend as debt slaves.
Life circumstances forced the future writer to go to work early. In the wax factory, the boy received a paltry salary — six shillings a week, but fortune smiled at the unfortunate Dickens family.
John inherited the property of a distant relative, which allowed him to pay off his debts. He received an admiralty pension, worked as a reporter for a local newspaper.
After the release of his father, Charles continued to work in the factory and study. In 1827 he graduated from the Wellington Academy, and then was taken to a law firm as a junior clerk (salary 13 shillings a week). Here the guy worked for a year, and having mastered stenography, he chose the profession of a free reporter.
In 1830, the career of the young writer went uphill, and he was invited to the editorial office of the Moning Chronicle.
The aspiring reporter immediately caught the attention of the public, readers appreciated the notes, which inspired Dickens to write large-scale. Literature became the meaning of life for Charles.
In 1836, the first works of a descriptive and moral character were published, called by the novelist «Essays by Bose». The content of the essays turned out to be relevant to the social status of the reporter and the majority of Londoners.
Psychological portraits of representatives of the petty bourgeoisie were published in newspapers and allowed their young author to gain fame and recognition.
Fyodor Dostoevsky, a Russian writer, called Dickens a master of writing, skillfully reflecting modern reality. The debut of the 19th century prose writer was the novel The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club (1837). The book contains genre sketches describing the peculiarities of the British, their good-natured, lively disposition.
The optimism and ease of reading Charles’s work attracted an increasing number of readers.
Subsequent stories, stories, novels by Charles Dickens were successful. With a short interval of time, masterpieces of world literature were published. Here are some of them:
«The Adventures of Oliver Twist» (1838). In the book, the writer spoke as a humanist, showing the power of goodness and honesty, opposing all life’s difficulties. The protagonist of the novel is an orphan boy who meets various people (decent and criminal) on his way, but ultimately remains true to the light principles. After the publication of this book, Dickens received a flurry of scandals and litigation from the managers of London houses, where child labor was brutally used a writer.
The story of little Nell, the heroine of the book, still has a place for those who want to improve in their vision of life. The storyline of the work is permeated with the eternal struggle between good and evil, where the former always wins. At the same time, the presentation of the material is built with a humorous bias, easy to perceive.
«Christmas Story» (1843). A magnificent story that inspired director Robert Zemeckis in 2009 to shoot a children’s video — a cartoon fairy tale based on the work of an English classic, which amazed the audience with animation, three-dimensional format, and vivid episodes. The book makes every reader think deeply about the life he has lived. In his Christmas stories, Dickens denounces the vices of the dominant society in dealing with disadvantaged people.
«David Copperfield» (1849-1850). In this work of the novelist, humor can be traced less and less. The work can be called the autobiography of English society, where the protesting spirit of citizens against capitalism is clearly traced, and morality and family values go to the praised plan. Many critics and authoritative literature have called this novel Dickens’s greatest work.
«Bleak House» (1853). The work is the ninth novel by Charles. Here the classic already possesses mature artistic qualities. According to the biography of the writer, all of his characters are in many ways similar to himself. The book reflects the features characteristic of his early works: injustice, lawlessness, the complexity of social relations, but the ability of the characters to withstand all adversity.
«A Tale of Two Cities» (1859). The historical novel was written by Dickens during the period of his emotional love experiences. In parallel, the author has thoughts about the revolution. All these aspects are beautifully intertwined, presenting themselves to readers in the form of interesting moments according to the motives of religiosity, drama and forgiveness.
«Great Expectations» (1860). The plot of this book was filmed and dramatized in many countries, which speaks of the popularity and success of the work.
The author described the life of gentlemen (noble aristocrats) quite harshly and at the same time sarcastically against the background of the generous existence of ordinary workers.
The first love of Charles Dickens was the daughter of the bank manager — Maria Bidnell. At that time (1830), the young guy was a simple reporter, which did not favor him with the wealthy Bidnell family.
The bad reputation of the writer’s father (a former debt prisoner) also reinforced the negative attitude towards the groom. Maria went to study in Paris, and returned cold and a stranger.
In 1836, the novelist married the daughter of a journalist friend. The girl’s name was Catherine Thomson Hogarth. She became a faithful wife for the classic, gave birth to ten children in marriage, but quarrels and disagreements often happened between the spouses.
The family became a burden for the writer, a source of worries and constant torment.
In 1857, Dickens fell in love again. His chosen one was a young 18-year-old actress Ellen Ternan. The inspired prose writer rented an apartment for his beloved, where their tender dates took place. The romance between the couple lasted until the death of Charles.
The film «Invisible Woman», shot in 2013, is dedicated to the beautiful relationship of creative personalities. Ellen Ternan later became the main heiress of Dickens.
Combining a turbulent personal life with intense writing, Dickens’s health became unenviable. The writer did not pay attention to the ailments disturbing him and continued to work hard.
After traveling to American cities (literary tour), health problems were added. In 1869, the writer’s legs and arms were periodically taken away from him. On June 8, 1870, during his stay at the Gadeshill estate, a terrible event happened — Charles suffered a stroke, and the next morning the great classic passed away.
Charles Dickens — the greatest writer buried in Westminster Abbey. After his death, the fame and popularity of the novelist continued to grow, and the people turned him into an idol of English literature.
Famous quotes and books by Dickens today penetrate into the depths of the hearts of his readers, forcing them to think about the «surprises» of fate.