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!

The Chimes

Read by Ruth Golding 4.7
The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells that Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In is the second of Charles Dickens' Christmas books, publ…

Little Dorrit

Read by Ellis Christoff 4.6
Born in the Marshalsea Prison for Debtors, Amy—Little Dorrit—the daughter of the ruined, but self-respectful William Dorrit, has put her ent…

Hard Times (version 2 dramatic reading)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
Charles Dickens' 1854 novel opens with the philosophy of education espoused by the eminently practical Mr. Gradgrind, who prizes "facts…

A Tale of Two Cities (version 4)

Read by Hamlet 4.8
A small group of people become embroiled in the tumultuous events of the French Revolution. - Summary by Brad Filippone

No Thoroughfare

Read by Alan Chant 4.7
Two boys from the Foundling Hospital are given the same name, with disastrous consequences in adulthood. Two associates, wishing to right th…

Oliver Twist

4.4
Au Fil des lectures Roman de Charles Dickens, lu par R. Depasse. 18 h 30 min

A Child's History of England

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
A Child's History of England is Charles Dickens' engaging retelling of England's past, crafted specifically for younger readers. Spanning fr…

El secreto del ahorcado

Read by Epachuko 4.5
Cuento largo o novela breve de intriga y suspense escrita por Charles Dickens. El inicio es ya prometedor: No hace al caso referir la manera…

Bleak House (version 4)

Read by Peter John Keeble 4.9
Bleak house is one of Dickens finest achievements. It was written for serialisation in 1853 when Dickens was at the peak of his career. Mont…

Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit

Read by Debra Lynn 4.6
Old Martin Chuzzlewit has heaps of money that has never brought him anything but misery. Estranged from his grandson and namesake, when word…

Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit (version 2)

Read by Peter John Keeble 4.4
Martin Chuzzlewit was Dickens 6th novel, serially published in 1843 - 44. Irrespective of the fact that Dickens considered - "Chuzzlewi…

The Pickwick Papers (Version 2)

Read by Debra Lynn 4.6
A sportsman who doesn't hunt; a poet who doesn't write; a lover with no one to love; all three are devoted to their cheerful and benevolent …

David Copperfield - 01 Primera Parte

Read by mareba 4.2
David Copperfield no es sólo un drama sobre la vida de un joven, es una reflexión sobre los eternos temas: la infancia, la juv…

Our Mutual Friend

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
Dickens' last complete novel was published serially 1864-5. It begins with an intriguing fortune offered to John Harmon by his late father, …

Oliver Twist

Read by René Depasse 4
Dans un orphelinat de l’Angleterre victorienne, Oliver Twist survit au milieu de ses compagnons d’infortune. Mal nourri, exploité, il…

David Copperfield o El sobrino de mi tía (español)

Read by Mongope 4.7
Esta obra narra la vida de David Copperfield desde su infancia hasta la madurez. El padre de David muere seis meses antes de que él n…

La historia de los duendes que secuestraron a un enterrador

Read by Alba 4.3
En una antigua ciudad abacial, en el sur de esta parte del país, hace mucho, pero que muchísimo tiempo -tanto que la historia…

The Battle of Life

Read by Mark F. Smith 4.2
While "The Battle of Life" is one of Charles Dickens' Christmas Books - his annual release of a story just before Christmas - this…

The Pickwick Papers (version 3)

Read by Hamlet 4.7
Mr Pickwick, founder of the Pickwick Club, sets out with his three friends, Tupman, Snodgrass, and Winkle, to observe the world. They inten…

Oliver Twist (version 2)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 2.8
Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress is the second novel by English author Charles Dickens, published by Richard Bentley in 1838. The…

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