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!
Hard Times (version 3), Locked Out and On Strike
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Charles Dickens
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…
The Cricket on the Hearth
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Charles Dickens
John Peerybingle, a carrier, lives with his wife Dot (who is much younger than he), their baby, their nanny Tilly Slowboy, and a mysterious …
Der Weihnachtsabend (Eine Geistergeschichte) (Version 2)
Read by Ramona Deininger-Schnabel
Charles Dickens
Am Heiligen Abend erscheint dem alten Geizhals Scrooge der Geist seines verstorbenen Geschäftspartners Marley, der zu Lebzeiten noch sc…
Oliver Twist (version 5 Dramatic Reading)
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Charles Dickens
When orphaned Oliver Twist asks for more food, the workhouse board are horrified and immediately pack him off to work for an undertaker, who…
Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 1
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Charles Dickens
The Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection comprises short works previously unrecorded for LibriVox - fiction, essays, poetry, letters…
Christmas Books
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Charles Dickens
From 1843 to 1848, Charles Dickens wrote a series of five novellas to be published at Christmas. Most people are familiar with the first, &…
Pictures from Italy
Read by Anthony Ogus
Charles Dickens
Dickens takes time off his novels to give an account of travels which he and his family undertook in France and Italy. There are vivid descr…
Grandes Esperanzas - Volumen 3
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Charles Dickens
Tercer volumen de la obra de Grandes Esperanzas empieza a partir del capítulo 40.
Grandes Esperanzas - Volumen 2
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Charles Dickens
El segundo volumen de Grandes Esperanzas empieza a partir del capítulo 20 en el cual, Pip llega a Londres.
Mudfog and Other Sketches
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Charles Dickens
The Mudfog Papers was written by Victorian era novelist Charles Dickens and published from 1837–38 in the monthly literary serial Bentley's …
The Strange Gentleman
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Charles Dickens
Before he became a novelist, Dickens wrote several successful plays. This one from 1836, his first, he called, “A Comic Burletta in Two Acts…
Children's Short Works, Vol. 016
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Charles Dickens and E. Nesbit
LibriVox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 016: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Libr…
Oliver Twist (version 3)
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Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist was published in 1838 as a three volume book. The novel was the first of Dickens' works to realistically portray the degradatio…
Barnaby Rudge
Read by Debra Lynn
Charles Dickens
A wayside tavern where the local men drink and gossip; an unsolved, twenty year old murder at a nearby mansion; a very talkative black raven…
A Christmas Carol (Version 03)
Read by Jeff Robinson
Charles Dickens
Old miser Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a major transformation after being visited by his deceased colleague Jacob Marley, who warns him to cha…
Our Mutual Friend, Version 2
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Charles Dickens
Our Mutual Friend (written in the years 1864–65) is the last novel completed by Charles Dickens and is one of his most sophisticated works, …
The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain
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Charles Dickens
The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain, A Fancy for Christmas-Time, (better known as The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain) is a novella …
A Christmas Carol (version 07)
Read by Cori Samuel
Charles Dickens
The classic Christmas story of an old miser and the astonishing effect a series of ghostly visitors has upon him. This version has been rea…
The Uncommercial Traveller
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Charles Dickens
The Uncommercial Traveller is a collection of literary sketches and reminiscences written by Charles Dickens. In 1859 Dickens founded a new …
Wigilja Bożego Narodzenia
Read by Nina Brown
Charles Dickens
"Wigilja Bożego Narodzenia” jest wydanym w roku 1909 polskim przekładem opowiadania Karola Dickensa “A Christmas Carol” napisanym przez…