Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England, is one of the most beloved novelists of the Victorian era. His early life was marked by hardship; his family faced financial struggles that led to his brief stint in a factory. These experiences shaped his keen observations of society, which he later infused into his rich, vibrant characters and intricate plots. Dickens had a remarkable ability to weave social commentary into his stories, often highlighting the struggles of the poor and the injustices of his time, making his works both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Throughout his prolific career, Dickens penned timeless classics such as "A Christmas Carol," "Great Expectations," and "Oliver Twist," each filled with memorable characters and poignant lessons. His storytelling captures the essence of human experience, from joy to sorrow, and resonates with readers even today. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find a world where wit meets compassion, and you'll be drawn into the lives of characters that feel as real as your own. Happy listening!
Great Expectations
Charles Dickens
Experience the classic tale of Great Expectations in this captivating radio adaptation. This collection showcases the rich storytelling trad…
Sketches by Boz, version 2
Read by Hamlet
Charles Dickens
A collection of early writings of Charles Dickens under his early pseudonym, "Boz." They first appeared in various publications f…
The Story Of The Goblins Who Stole A Sexton
Charles Dickens
An adaptation by Charles LeFeaux of Charless Dickens' story that originally formed part of his 1836 novel THE PICKWICK PAPERS . In a story r…
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Charles Dickens
Experience the beloved tale of The Personal History of David Copperfield, a ten-part dramatisation of Charles Dickens' novel, which he descr…
The Globe Theater 44 12 23 A Christmas Carol
Read by Lionel Barrymore
Charles Dickens
Lionel Barrymore stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Globe Theater's production of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. This timeles…
A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas (version 12)
Read by Geoffrey Venin
Charles Dickens
Marley was dead, to begin with...until his ghost visits his miserly business partner, Ebenezer Scrooge, with a dire warning. Will Scrooge b…
A Christmas Carol (Version 13)
Read by helensears
Charles Dickens
Ebenezer Scrooge is a covetous, miserable old man who lives his life apart from his fellow man and is incapable of showing love or understan…
Mugby Junction
Read by Bryn Roberts
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Originally published in 1866 in the Christmas edition of Dickens's magazine, "All the Year Round.", "Mugby Junction" off…
A Christmas Carol (Quicksilver Radio Theater, 1995)
Charles Dickens
A radio adaptation of Charles Dickens' seasonal classic, adapted by Craig Wichman and performed by the Quicksilver Radio Theater. This belov…
Barnaby Rudge, A Tale of the Riots of Eighty (version 4)
Read by Mark Leder
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens' fifth published novel is set in the village of Cligwell. Romances are thwarted. A ghost is spotted. A raven speaks. A m…
Speeches: Literary and Social
Read by Bryn Roberts
Charles Dickens
Speeches: Literary and Social is a collection of speeches given by Charles Dickens in various settings, including banquets, public gathering…
Campbell Playhouse 39 12 24 A Christmas Carol
Read by Orson Welles
Charles Dickens
Orson Welles narrates the Campbell Playhouse version of the Charles Dickens classic, about Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser who is visited by the g…
What Christmas Is as We Grow Older, and other stories
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Charles Dickens
A delightful collection of stories about Christmas and what it is by literary geniuses such as Dickens, Martineau, and Buckley. - Summary b…
A Christmas Carol
Read by Lionel Barrymore
Charles Dickens
From Christmas Day 1949 on The Mutual Broadcasting System, enjoy a long-standing traditional presentation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, …
# 384 Thomas Gray :::: Charles Dickens
Thomas Gray and Charles Dickens
London Column # 384 features a bicentenary celebration of Thomas Gray's poem, "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," which was c…