Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England, is one of the most beloved novelists of the Victorian era. His early life was marked by hardship; his family faced financial struggles that led to his brief stint in a factory. These experiences shaped his keen observations of society, which he later infused into his rich, vibrant characters and intricate plots. Dickens had a remarkable ability to weave social commentary into his stories, often highlighting the struggles of the poor and the injustices of his time, making his works both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Throughout his prolific career, Dickens penned timeless classics such as "A Christmas Carol," "Great Expectations," and "Oliver Twist," each filled with memorable characters and poignant lessons. His storytelling captures the essence of human experience, from joy to sorrow, and resonates with readers even today. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find a world where wit meets compassion, and you'll be drawn into the lives of characters that feel as real as your own. Happy listening!

Dombey and Son

Read by Mil Nicholson 4.9
Charles Dickens the author of Dombey and Son, originally wrote the book in installments which were published from October 1846 to April 1848…

Our Mutual Friend, Version 3

Read by Mil Nicholson 4.9
Our Mutual Friend, the last novel completed by Charles Dickens, has many plots, twists and turns, from the murky river Thames to the gold an…

Little Dorrit (Version 2)

Read by Mil Nicholson 4.9
Little Dorrit, one of the three great novels of Charles Dickens’ last period, was produced in monthly installments from 1855 to 1857, and is…

Barnaby Rudge (version 2)

Read by Mil Nicholson 4.8
One of the two Historical novels Charles Dickens wrote, Barnaby Rudge is set around the ‘Gordon’ riots in London in 1780. The story begins i…

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (Version 2)

Read by Mil Nicholson 4.9
Nicholas Nickleby is a young Devonshire man of nineteen, handsome and hot headed, devoted to his sister Kate and his parents. Following the …

The Old Curiosity Shop (version 2)

Read by Mil Nicholson 4.8
Written in the years 1840 to 1841, when Dickens was twenty-eight years old, this is a ‘Road’ tale in the very best tradition. Little Nell Tr…

Oliver Twist (version 6)

Read by Mil Nicholson 4.9
"Please sir, I want some more," the famous line spoken by Oliver Twist at age nine, becomes the tipping point of a huge change in …

Bleak House (version 3)

Read by Mil Nicholson 4.8
The Chancery Court had jurisdiction over all matters of equity, including administration of estates, the guardianship of orphans, and disput…

David Copperfield (version 2)

Read by Tadhg 4.9
The story is told almost entirely from the point of view of the first person narrator, David Copperfield himself, and was the first Dickens …

A House to Let

Read by Ruth Golding 4.6
A House to Let is a short story originally published in 1858 in the Christmas edition of Dickens' Household Words magazine. Each of the cont…

Great Expectations (Version 3)

Read by Mil Nicholson 4.9
In one of Charles Dickens’ most beloved stories, Philip Pirrip, known as “Pip”, narrates his own journey, from the hindsight of 50 years.Pip…

The Cricket on the Hearth (Version 2)

Read by Ruth Golding 4.7
The tale of John Peerybingle, the good-hearted carrier, and his young wife Mary ('Dot'), interwoven with the story of poor toymaker Caleb Pl…

The Chimes

Read by Ruth Golding 4.7
The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells that Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In is the second of Charles Dickens' Christmas books, publ…

Hard Times (version 3), Locked Out and On Strike

Read by Phil Benson 4.7
Hard Times was Dickens's shortest novel and the only one to be set in the industrial north of England. A fast moving story with a typical ca…

Bleak House (version 4)

Read by Peter John Keeble 4.9
Bleak house is one of Dickens finest achievements. It was written for serialisation in 1853 when Dickens was at the peak of his career. Mont…

A Christmas Carol (version 04)

Read by Bob Neufeld 4.8
A Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens first published by Chapman & Hall on 17 December 1843. The story tells …

No Thoroughfare

Read by Alan Chant 4.7
Two boys from the Foundling Hospital are given the same name, with disastrous consequences in adulthood. Two associates, wishing to right th…

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Read by Alan Chant 4.6
The Mystery of Edwin Drood is the final novel by Charles Dickens. The novel was left unfinished at the time of Dickens' death, and readers h…

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (Version 3)

Read by Peter John Keeble 4.8
Nicholas Nickleby was Dickens's third novel following on from Pickwick Papers and Oliver twist. It has a cast of wonderful characters that i…

A Christmas Carol (version 02)

Read by Glen Hallstrom 4.8
A Christmas Carol is a timeless tale of transformation and redemption, centered around the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. On Christmas Eve, Scroo…

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