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!

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 4

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2012 was the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the fourth volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poetry and s…

Cuento De Navidad

Read by lalvarez 4.6
Canción de Navidad o Cuento de Navidad (A Christmas Carol en el original inglés) es una novela corta de carácter realis…

A Christmas Carol

Read by Lionel Barrymore 4.5
From Christmas Day 1949 on The Mutual Broadcasting System, enjoy a long-standing traditional presentation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, …

Bleak House

Read by Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011) 4.2
Bleak House is the ninth novel by Charles Dickens, published in 20 monthly parts between March 1852 and September 1853. It is widely held to…

A Christmas Carol (Version 03)

Read by Jeff Robinson 4.8
Old miser Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a major transformation after being visited by his deceased colleague Jacob Marley, who warns him to cha…

David Copperfield, Version 4

Read by Hamlet 4.8
David's journey from childhood to his adult life with all the friends and enemies he meets on the way - Summary by Brad J Filippone

A Christmas Carol - Condensed by the Author for his Dramatic Readings

Read by Michael Armenta 4.3
This very special abridged version was written and performed by Dickens himself during his American Tour of 1862. Without the more terrifyin…

A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas (version 12)

Read by Geoffrey Venin 4.4
Marley was dead, to begin with...until his ghost visits his miserly business partner, Ebenezer Scrooge, with a dire warning. Will Scrooge b…

Household Words Issue 2

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Household Words was an English weekly magazine edited by Charles Dickens in the 1850s. It took its name from the line in Shakespeare's Henry…

Great Expectations

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Experience the classic tale of Great Expectations in this captivating radio adaptation. This collection showcases the rich storytelling trad…

David Copperfield (version 3)

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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. 5

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2012 was the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the fifth and last volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poet…

The Village Coquettes

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Before he started writing novels, Charles Dickens tried his hand at theater. The Village Coquettes is a two act musical. Sadly the music was…

The Strange Gentleman

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Before he became a novelist, Dickens wrote several successful plays. This one from 1836, his first, he called, “A Comic Burletta in Two Acts…

A Christmas Carol (version 10)

Read by W. Blaine Dowler 4.2
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four spirits on Christmas Eve, and it changes his life forever. - Summary by W. Blaine Dowler

The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain

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In The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain, Charles Dickens weaves a thought-provoking tale that explores the essence of memory and the huma…

Household Words Issue 11

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Household Words was an English weekly magazine edited by Charles Dickens in the 1850s. It took its name from the line in Shakespeare's Henry…

David Copperfield

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David Copperfield is a rich and intricate tale that chronicles the life of its titular character from childhood to adulthood. Through a seri…

Charles Dickens Great Expectations

Read by Samuel West 4.4
In this captivating exploration of Charles Dickens's masterpiece, Great Expectations, literary detective Sarah Dillon delves into the story …

Short Poetry Collection 120

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This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for May 2013.

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