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!

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…

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…

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…

Household Words Issue 2

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Household Words was an English weekly magazine edited by Charles Dickens in the 1850s. It took its name from the line in Shakespeare's Henry…

The Village Coquettes

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
Before he started writing novels, Charles Dickens tried his hand at theater. The Village Coquettes is a two act musical. Sadly the music was…

Great Expectations

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Experience the classic tale of Great Expectations in this captivating radio adaptation. This collection showcases the rich storytelling trad…

David Copperfield (version 3)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.2
David Copperfield, like all of Dickens' novels, is filled with many memorable characters (because they are hyperbolic representations of cha…

Campbell Playhouse 39 12 24 A Christmas Carol

Read by Orson Welles 4
Orson Welles narrates the Campbell Playhouse version of the Charles Dickens classic, about Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser who is visited by the g…

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

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 5

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
2012 was the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the fifth and last volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poet…

The Strange Gentleman

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.9
Before he became a novelist, Dickens wrote several successful plays. This one from 1836, his first, he called, “A Comic Burletta in Two Acts…

The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain

Read by Ric F 2.8
In The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain, Charles Dickens weaves a thought-provoking tale that explores the essence of memory and the huma…

A Christmas Carol (version 07)

Read by Cori Samuel 4.6
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a timeless tale that explores the transformative power of compassion and redemption. Follow the jour…

David Copperfield

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
David Copperfield is a rich and intricate tale that chronicles the life of its titular character from childhood to adulthood. Through a seri…

Short Poetry Collection 120

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for May 2013.

Charles Dickens Great Expectations

Read by Samuel West 4.4
In this captivating exploration of Charles Dickens's masterpiece, Great Expectations, literary detective Sarah Dillon delves into the story …

A Christmas Carol (version 10)

Read by W. Blaine Dowler 4.2
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four spirits on Christmas Eve, and it changes his life forever. - Summary by W. Blaine Dowler

# 384 Thomas Gray :::: Charles Dickens

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London Column # 384 features a bicentenary celebration of Thomas Gray's poem, "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," which was c…

A Christmas Carol (Version 09)

Read by Greg Giordano 3.5
"A Christmas Carol" has been credited with relaunching the celebration of Christmas as we know it. It relaunched Charles Dickens' …

Household Words Issue 9

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
Household Words was an English weekly magazine edited by Charles Dickens in the 1850s. It took its name from the line in Shakespeare's Henry…

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