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!

Barnaby Rudge (version 3)

Read by Hamlet 4.5
The Protestant Sir John Chester and the Catholic Geoffrey Haredale have been feuding for years. In "Romeo and Juliet" fashion, Che…

Oliver Twist (version 3)

Read by Peter John Keeble 4.4
Oliver Twist was published in 1838 as a three volume book. The novel was the first of Dickens' works to realistically portray the degradatio…

Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol 2014

4.8
Experience a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' seasonal classic, A Christmas Carol, first broadcast on December 20, 2014, on BBC. This vers…

The Personal History of David Copperfield

5
Experience the beloved tale of The Personal History of David Copperfield, a ten-part dramatisation of Charles Dickens' novel, which he descr…

The Pickwick Papers

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, better known as The Pickwick Papers, is the first novel by Charles Dickens. Written for publicat…

Dombey and Son (version 2)

Read by Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011) 4.4
Dombey and Son is a novel by the Victorian author Charles Dickens. The story concerns Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company…

Sketches by Boz, version 2

Read by Hamlet 3.5
A collection of early writings of Charles Dickens under his early pseudonym, "Boz." They first appeared in various publications f…

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 4

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
2012 was the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the fourth volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poetry and s…

Bleak House

Read by Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011) 4.2
Bleak House is the ninth novel by Charles Dickens, published in 20 monthly parts between March 1852 and September 1853. It is widely held to…

A Christmas Carol - Condensed by the Author for his Dramatic Readings

Read by Michael Armenta 4.3
This very special abridged version was written and performed by Dickens himself during his American Tour of 1862. Without the more terrifyin…

David Copperfield o El sobrino de mi tía (español)

Read by Mongope 4.7
Esta obra narra la vida de David Copperfield desde su infancia hasta la madurez. El padre de David muere seis meses antes de que él n…

A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas (version 12)

Read by Geoffrey Venin 4.4
Marley was dead, to begin with...until his ghost visits his miserly business partner, Ebenezer Scrooge, with a dire warning. Will Scrooge b…

Charles Dickens 728 Trial For Murder

4.6
Trial for Murder is a captivating adaptation of the classic by Charles Dickens, brought to life in this intriguing episode of CBS Radio Myst…

What Christmas Is as We Grow Older, and other stories

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
A delightful collection of stories about Christmas and what it is by literary geniuses such as Dickens, Martineau, and Buckley. - Summary b…

A Tale of Two Cities (version 4)

Read by Hamlet 4.8
A small group of people become embroiled in the tumultuous events of the French Revolution. - Summary by Brad Filippone

Christmas Stories From 'Household Words' And 'All The Year Round'

Read by David Wales 3.6
Twenty stories originally published in the Christmas editions of the magazines “Household Words” and “All The Year Round”. Some of the stori…

The Pickwick Papers (Version 2)

Read by Debra Lynn 4.6
A sportsman who doesn't hunt; a poet who doesn't write; a lover with no one to love; all three are devoted to their cheerful and benevolent …

The Globe Theater 44 12 23 A Christmas Carol

Read by Lionel Barrymore 4.9
Lionel Barrymore stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Globe Theater's production of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. This timeles…

Master Humphrey's Clock

Read by Hamlet 4
Between April of 1840 and December of the following year, Charles Dickens published Master Humphrey's Clock - a weekly periodical that prese…

David Copperfield, Version 4

Read by Hamlet 4.8
David's journey from childhood to his adult life with all the friends and enemies he meets on the way - Summary by Brad J Filippone

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