The
colorful and often funny stories of
Charles Dickens are famous around the World. Some of the best loved
stories and tales have been penned by this remarkable author. Sad, funny, witty and exciting stories of the
Victorian era provide exciting themes for his
books.
The following selection of his famous short stories will provide
hours of reading pleasure.
Famous
Charles Dickens Free Short Stories
The most famous and funny short stories and include those with a
Christmas theme by
Charles Dickens include the
Child's Story, The Cratchits' Christmas Dinner, A Christmas Carol,
Hunted Down and The Poor Relation's Story. These famous Charles Dickens Tales
and Stories have been included along with some lesser known, but
equally enjoyable tales.
This most famous author,
well-known for his short fiction and wonderful novels, came
from a happy and prosperous beginning. He was born in
Camden Town, London, England on February
7th, 1812, the son of John and Elizabeth Dickens. Unfortunately when
Charles was just 12 years old his father fell into debt and was
placed in Marshalsea debtor's prison in Southwark. Charles was
forced to leave school and go to work in a bootblack factory to help
support his family. He hated life in the factory and this experience
was responsible for his sensitive writing in novels such as Oliver
Twist. After three months his father received a legacy from a
relative which allowed him to pay his £40 debt and be released from
Marshalsea Prison when Charles was able to attend school once again.
He left school and worked as a reporter and journalist. He then
started to write some of his great books and short stories. Dickens
married Catherine Hogarth and they had 10 children before they
separated in 1858.
Dickens wrote some great
and famous novels and short stories which reflected on the squalor
and poverty in England and the the plight of the lower classes and
the social iniquities of the era. His most famous books included:
The Pickwick Papers
written in 1837
Oliver Twist written
in 1838
Nicholas Nickleby
written in 1839
The Old Curiosity Shop
written in 1841
Barnaby Rudge written
in 1841
Martin Chuzzlewit
written in 1843
A Christmas Carol
written in 1843
Dombey and Son written
in 1848
David Copperfield
written in 1850
Bleak House written in
1853
Hard Times written in
1854
Little Dorrit written
in 1857
A Tale of Two Cities
written in 1859
Great Expectations
written in 1861
Our Mutual Friend
written in 1865
The Mystery of Edwin
Drood written in 1870
Charles Dickens died at
Gadshill of a stroke on June 9, 1870 and was buried at Westminster
Abbey.
Charles Dickens - the Movies!
Many of the Charles Dickens
Books and Stories have been immortalised in famous Movies. Some of
these famous Movies are as follows : A Christmas Carol (1984),
David Copperfield (1983), The Old Curiosity Shop (1975), The
Pickwick Papers (1952), Oliver Twist (1948), A Christmas Carol
(1938), A Tale of Two Cities (1935) and Great Expectations (1934)
Printable
Charles Dickens Free Short Stories
These wonderful stories and tales from the books of this famous author are
perfect for those who appreciate his wonderful style of writing. The stories
featured are in a printable format.
Charles Dickens Free Short Stories
Charles Dickens Free
Short Stories
Nationality
English
Lifespan - 1812 - 1870
Family - Father was Charles Dickens a naval clerk
Education - Wellington House Academy, London
Career - Poet, novelist, and journalist
Famous works by Charles Dickens: The Child's Story, David Copperfield, A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens Free Short Stories
Printable Free Short Stories
