Charles Dickens

In recounting a childhood experience, Charles Dickens once said that he was "inspired by a mighty faith in the marvellousness of everything." Later in life, this inspiration revealed itself in the literature he wrote and in the worlds he created. Few writers have captured the essence of 19th-century London the way Dickens has, and few works of literature are as populated with rich, colorful, and often seedy characters as a Dickens novel is. The essays collected in this volume of analysis and appreciation attest to Dickens's imaginative and aesthetic strength. Bringing together a selection of the best criticism available, Charles Dickens, Updated Edition breaks down the intricacies of the legendary writer's work and analyzes the ideas presented in clear, accessible language.