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Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era, and one of the most popular of all time. He created some of literature's most iconic characters, with the theme of social reform running throughout his work. The continuing popularity of his novels and short stories is such that they have never gone out of print. (Source.)

English novelist and social critic (1812–1870)

Born 7 February 1812
Died 9 June 1870

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English novelist and social critic (1812–1870)

Born 7 February 1812
Died 9 June 1870

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