CHARLES DICKENS

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The Life of Charles Dickens

INTRODUCTION

This report will talk about the life of a famous author,
Charles Dickens. It will tell you about his early, middle,
and later years of his life. It will also talk about one of
his great works of literature. In conclusion, this report
will show a comparison of his work to his life.

EARLY LIFE

Charles Dickens was born at Landport, in Portsea, on
February 7, 1812. His father was a clerk in the Navy
Pay-Office, and was temporarily on duty in the neighborhood
when Charles was born. His name was John Dickens. He spent
time in prison for debts. But, even when he was free
he lacked the money to support his family. Then, when
Charles was two they moved to London. 1

Just before he started to toddle, he stepped into the glare
of footlights. He never stepped out of it until he died. He
was a good man, as men go in the bewildering world of ours,
brave, trans...