He was the Victorian era's most famous social writer, and his novels were loved by everyone from Queen Victoria to street children.

In this episode we'll learn about Charles Dickens shone a light on the injustices of 19th century Britain and invented the modern idea of Christmas.

Definition of "inimitable"
The early life of Charles Dickens
His early experience with grinding poverty
Becoming a legal clerk and then reporting on parliamentary debates
His talent for writing sketches
His first book: The Pickwick Papers
The serial publication style of Charles Dickens
The private life of Charles Dickens
His vast literary output
The social activism of Charles Dickens
Going on tour in his later years
The fame of Charles Dickens
His universal appeal
Charles Dickens & the modern idea of Christmas
The legacy of Charles Dickens

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/charles-dickens

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#270 | The Inimitable Charles Dickens