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!

Barnaby Rudge, A Tale of the Riots of Eighty (version 4)

Read by Mark Leder 4.7
Charles Dickens' fifth published novel is set in the village of Cligwell. Romances are thwarted. A ghost is spotted. A raven speaks. A m…

Barnaby Rudge (version 3)

Read by Hamlet 4.5
The Protestant Sir John Chester and the Catholic Geoffrey Haredale have been feuding for years. In "Romeo and Juliet" fashion, Che…

A Tale of Two Cities (version 3)

Read by Bob Neufeld 4.7
A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. With well over 200 mill…

Dombey and Son (version 3)

Read by Hamlet 4.7
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, …

Christmas Books

Read by Hamlet 4.3
From 1843 to 1848, Charles Dickens wrote a series of five novellas to be published at Christmas. Most people are familiar with the first, &…

The Pickwick Papers

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, better known as The Pickwick Papers, is the first novel by Charles Dickens. Written for publicat…

Mugby Junction

Read by Bryn Roberts 4.6
Originally published in 1866 in the Christmas edition of Dickens's magazine, "All the Year Round.", "Mugby Junction" off…

Campbell Playhouse: A Christmas Carol 12/24/1939

Read by Orson Welles 4.7
The classic Campbell Playhouse dramatization of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens brings the beloved holiday tale to life. Th…

Martin Chuzzlewit (Version 3)

Read by Hamlet 4.5
Dickens portrayal of selfishness, in this case in the Chuzzlewit family. Old Martin has a great fortune, and everyone wants in on it, espec…

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 3

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
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…

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 2

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
This year is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the second volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poetry a…

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…

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 …

Oliver Twist (version 3)

Read by Peter John Keeble 4.4
Oliver Twist was published in 1838 as a three volume book. The novel was the first of Dickens' works to realistically portray the degradatio…

Dombey and Son (version 2)

Read by Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011) 4.4
Dombey and Son is a novel by the Victorian author Charles Dickens. The story concerns Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company…

Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol 2014

4.8
Experience a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' seasonal classic, A Christmas Carol, first broadcast on December 20, 2014, on BBC. This vers…

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…

Our Mutual Friend, Version 2

Read by Don W. Jenkins 4.6
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, …

Christmas Stories From 'Household Words' And 'All The Year Round'

Read by David Wales 3.6
Twenty stories originally published in the Christmas editions of the magazines “Household Words” and “All The Year Round”. Some of the stori…

Oliver Twist

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Oliver Twist is an 1838 novel by Charles Dickens. It was originally published as a serial.Like most of Dickens' work, the book is used to ca…

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