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 (version 2)
Read by Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011)
Charles Dickens
Dombey and Son is a novel by the Victorian author Charles Dickens. The story concerns Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company…
The Village Coquettes
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Charles Dickens
Before he started writing novels, Charles Dickens tried his hand at theater. The Village Coquettes is a two act musical. Sadly the music was…
David Copperfield (version 3)
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Charles Dickens
David Copperfield, like all of Dickens' novels, is filled with many memorable characters (because they are hyperbolic representations of cha…
Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 2
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Charles Dickens
This year is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the second volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poetry a…
Master Humphrey's Clock
Read by Hamlet
Charles Dickens
Between April of 1840 and December of the following year, Charles Dickens published Master Humphrey's Clock - a weekly periodical that prese…
Some Short Christmas Stories
Read by John Van Stan
Charles Dickens
Here are some classic, short Christmas stories from Charles Dickens, who, one may easily argue, was the greatest Christmas storyteller to da…
A Christmas Carol (Version 11)
Read by John Van Stan
Charles Dickens
The classic Christmas story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley an…
Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 5
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Charles Dickens
2012 was the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the fifth and last volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poet…
Charles Dickens' Children Stories - Retold by His Grandaughter
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Charles Dickens
These re-tellings of well known stories originally written by Charles Dickens are all focused on the children in them. Their humor and path…
A Budget of Christmas Tales
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Various and Charles Dickens
This is a 1895 collection of christmas-themed short stories and poems by various authors, Charles Dickens himself being the most prominent f…
American Notes (Version 2)
Read by Hamlet
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens records his impressions of America during his 1842 journey. - Summary by Brad "Hamlet" Filippone
A Christmas Carol (version 10)
Read by W. Blaine Dowler
Charles Dickens
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four spirits on Christmas Eve, and it changes his life forever. - Summary by W. Blaine Dowler
Barnaby Rudge (version 3)
Read by Hamlet
Charles Dickens
The Protestant Sir John Chester and the Catholic Geoffrey Haredale have been feuding for years. In "Romeo and Juliet" fashion, Che…
Martin Chuzzlewit (Version 3)
Read by Hamlet
Charles Dickens
Dickens portrayal of selfishness, in this case in the Chuzzlewit family. Old Martin has a great fortune, and everyone wants in on it, espec…
A Christmas Carol (Version 14)
Read by Peter John Keeble
Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob …
Short Poetry Collection 120
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Charles Dickens and Robert Frost
This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for May 2013.
Sketches by Boz, version 2
Read by Hamlet
Charles Dickens
A collection of early writings of Charles Dickens under his early pseudonym, "Boz." They first appeared in various publications f…
A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas (version 12)
Read by Geoffrey Venin
Charles Dickens
Marley was dead, to begin with...until his ghost visits his miserly business partner, Ebenezer Scrooge, with a dire warning. Will Scrooge b…
A Christmas Carol (Version 13)
Read by helensears
Charles Dickens
Ebenezer Scrooge is a covetous, miserable old man who lives his life apart from his fellow man and is incapable of showing love or understan…
Mugby Junction
Read by Bryn Roberts
Charles Dickens, Variousandcharles Dickens and Various And Charles Dickens
Originally published in 1866 in the Christmas edition of Dickens's magazine, "All the Year Round.", "Mugby Junction" off…