Synopsis

Indulge in the world of Charles Dickens with this magnificent collection of works. Oliver Twist reveals the challenging experiences of an orphaned boy named Oliver Twist who grew up in a workhouse and later became involved with a group of juvenile pickpockets. A Christmas Carol captures the essence of redemption and the holiday spirit as Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man, is visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve. A Tale of Two Cities delves into themes of love and sacrifice during the tumultuous French Revolution, intertwining the lives of characters in London and Paris. Great Expectations follows Pip’s tumultuous journey through class struggles and personal identity as he encounters various characters and navigates the complexities of Victorian society.

About the Author

Charles Dickens was born in 1812 near Portsmouth where his father was a clerk in the navy pay office. The family moved to London in 1823, but their fortunes were severely impaired. Dickens was sent to work in a blacking-warehouse when his father was imprisoned for debt. Both experiences deeply affected the future novelist. In 1833 he began contributing stories to newspapers and magazines, and in 1836 started the serial publication of Pickwick Papers. Thereafter, Dickens published his major novels over the course of the next twenty years, from Nicholas Nickleby to Little Dorrit. He also edited the journals Household Words and All the Year Round. Dickens died in June 1870.