Charles Dickens

• A vivid portrait of the great Victorian novelist! A vigorous advocate for children's rights, education, and prison reform, Dickens wove his concerns into his acclaimed novels, including David Copperfield, The Adventures of Oliver Twist, and Bleak House. Tomalin traces his path to prominence as she explores his difficult childhood, sensational public appearances, and secret love affair. 576 pages, softcover from Penguin.

"Deeply respecting, and bowing down before the character of Our Saviour, you cannot go very wrong, and will always preserve at heart a true spirit of veneration and humility." Charles Dickens Charles Dickens was a great storyteller; he possessed the unique ability of documenting the realities of life for both his contemporaries and future generations. A journalist, commentator, historian, and the social conscience of a nation, his influence and reach extended far beyond that normally associated with a novelist. Although the subject of numerous books, none have sought to detail how the writer tried through his work to change the hearts of his readers. In this authoritative and highly readable new biography, Keith Hooper explores the nature and development of Dickens's faith, and the means by which it was expressed. This excellent study of Dickens's beliefs and struggles with the contemporary church gives new and valuable insight into his literary work.

This collection of six works by Charles Dickens was released in 2012 at the 200th anniversary of his birth. This boxed set features six lavish, clothbound editions, designed by Penguin's own award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith and part of the beautiful hardback "Clothbound Classics" series. These delectable editions are bound in high-quality colorful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Includes Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, Hard Times, and Bleak House.

Celebrate the bicentennial birthday of Charles Dickens with this Miniature Edition packed with witty summaries of the novels of one of history's most beloved storytellers. All fans of great literature can enjoy these perfectly portable renditions of Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, and all the Dickensian classics. Featuring synopses, character profiles, and illustrations, this mini book brings to life twenty classic tales and the iconic characters that populate the world of Dickens.