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!
Sketches by Boz: Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People
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Charles Dickens
Sketches by Boz is a collection of short pieces published by Charles Dickens in 1836 accompanied by illustrations by George Cruikshank. It c…
David Copperfield - 00 Prefacio
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Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens relató como nadie el crucial período de la infancia y en esta novela conocemos a David y le seguimos hasta hac…
A Tale of Two Cities (Version 5)
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Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities is a novel that views the eighteenth century French Revolution through the lens of nineteenth century…
Christmas Stories From 'Household Words' And 'All The Year Round'
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Charles Dickens
Twenty stories originally published in the Christmas editions of the magazines “Household Words” and “All The Year Round”. Some of the stori…
The Wreck of the Golden Mary
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Charles Dickens
A short story of a ship wreck in 1851 trying to round Cape Horn on its way to the California gold fields. Poignant and well written. ( Summa…
David Copperfield - 02 Segunda Parte
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Charles Dickens
Segunda parte de la vida de David Copperfield contada por él mismo.
David Copperfield - Condensed by the Author for his Dramatic Readings in America
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Charles Dickens
"This short collection of 6 selected scenes from "David Copperfield" were abridged and performed by Dickens himself during hi…
American Notes for General Circulation
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American Notes for General Circulation is a travelogue by Charles Dickens detailing his trip to North America from January to June, 1842. Wh…
David Copperfield - 03 Tercera Parte
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Charles Dickens
Lentamente, se acerca el desenlace de este libro que, a modo de recuerdo, relata la vida de una persona mientras que reflexiona sobre los e…
Dombey and Son (version 3)
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Charles Dickens
To Paul Dombey, the business is everything, and he must have a son who will learn the business and eventually inherit it. Will his newborn, …
Nicholas Nickleby (Version 4)
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Charles Dickens
After the death of his father, Nicholas must provide for his mother and sister. His wealthy uncle provides him with employment at a boys' s…
A Christmas Carol (Version 09)
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Charles Dickens
"A Christmas Carol" has been credited with relaunching the celebration of Christmas as we know it. It relaunched Charles Dickens' …
The Old Curiosity Shop (version 3)
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Charles Dickens
Nell and her elderly grandfather must flee from home after losing their shop and home to the evil Mr. Quilp. Her good-for-nothing brother, c…
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…
David Copperfield (NL vertaling)
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Charles Dickens
David Copperfield is een roman van Charles Dickens uit 1850. Zoals in vroeger eeuwen tamelijk gebruikelijk was, had het boek in werkelijkhei…
Para leer al atardecer
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Charles Dickens
Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco. Eran cinco. Cinco correos sentados en un banco en el exterior del convento situado en la cumbre del Gran San…
Oliver Twist (version 7)
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Charles Dickens
Orphan boy Oliver is forced into child labor at an early age, and after a simple plea for more food, finds himself alone in the streets of L…
A Christmas Carol - Condensed by the Author for his Dramatic Readings
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Charles Dickens
This very special abridged version was written and performed by Dickens himself during his American Tour of 1862. Without the more terrifyin…
Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 3
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Charles Dickens
2012 is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the third volume of this collection, which aimed to catalogue as many as possible o…
Dombey and Son (version 2)
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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…