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!
De Gevaren van Sommige Engelse Gevangenen
Read by Marcel Coenders
Charles Dickens
Vertaling van 'The Perils Of Certain English Prisoners' (1857) het boek is in samenwerking met Wilkie Collins geschreven. Het verhaal speelt…
Geen Uitweg
Read by Marcel Coenders
Charles Dickens
Vertaling van het kerstverhaal van 1867. Een verwisseling van twee vondelingen in hun vroege jeugd veroorzaakt op volwassen leeftijd de nodi…
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…
Een reiziger, die geen handel drijft
Read by Marcel Coenders
Charles Dickens
Een serie journalistieke artikelen uit het tijdschrift 'All the Year round' geschreven in de periode 1860 - 1869. In deze artikelen worden v…
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…
Die Pickwickier, Band 1
Read by josvanaken
Charles Dickens
Die Pickwickier (The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club)** von Charles Dickens (1836–37) ist der erste Roman des Autors und ein humorvol…
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, …
Nicholas Nickelby Band 2
Read by josvanaken
Charles Dickens
Der junge Nikolas Nickleby muss sich Anfang des 19. Jahrhundert in England durch den Verlust seines Vaters plötzlich in einer gefä…
Mopes de kluizenaar
Read by Marcel Coenders
Charles Dickens
Vertaling van 'Tom Tidler's ground' het kerstverhaal uit 1861. Het boek is geschreven in samenwerking met Wilkie Collins, Charles Allston Co…
Juffrouw Lirriper's Legaat
Read by Marcel Coenders
Charles Dickens
De kerstverhalen van Charles Dickens uit het jaar 1864. Hoofdstuk 1 en 7 vormen een doorlopend verhaal dat het vervolg is van hoofdstuk 1 en…
Slechte Tijden
Read by Marcel Coenders
Charles Dickens
Een vader met wetenschappelijke, onderwijskundige en opvoedkundige idealen past deze idealen krachtdadig en consequent toe op zijn zoon en o…
# 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…
Nicholas Nickelby Band 5
Read by josvanaken
Charles Dickens
Der junge Nikolas Nickleby muss sich Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts in England durch den Verlust seines Vaters plötzlich in einer gefä…
Nicholas Nickelby Band 4
Read by josvanaken
Charles Dickens
Der junge Nikolas Nickleby muss sich Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts in England durch den Verlust seines Vaters plötzlich in einer gefä…
Nicholas Nickelby Band 7
Read by josvanaken
Charles Dickens
Der junge Nikolas Nickleby muss sich Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts in England durch den Verlust seines Vaters plötzlich in einer gefä…
Schetsen van Boz
Read by Marcel Coenders
Charles Dickens
Het eerste literaire werk van Charles Dickens gepubliceerd onder zijn pseudoniem BOZ. Korte verhalen over alledaagse mensen in alledaagse si…
Nicholas Nickelby Band 6
Read by josvanaken
Charles Dickens
Der junge Nikolas Nickleby muss sich Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts in England durch den Verlust seines Vaters plötzlich in einer gefä…
Overdrukken
Read by Marcel Coenders
Charles Dickens
Vertaling van 'Reprinted Pieces' uit 1861. Een verzameling van journalistieke artikelen geschreven door de journalist Charles Dickens. In so…
David Copperfield, Band 01 (Version 2)
Read by josvanaken
Charles Dickens
David Copperfield von Charles Dickens ist ein viktorianischer Bildungsroman, der die Lebensgeschichte des Protagonisten David Copperfield er…