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!
Little Dorrit [1855-1857]
Charles Dickens
Little Dorrit Serial December 1855 – June 1857 Book 1857 Charles Dickens's masterpiece of social satire and imprisonment, dramatised in five…
Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 4
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Charles Dickens
2012 was the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the fourth volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poetry and s…
David Copperfield (NL vertaling)
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Charles Dickens
David Copperfield is een roman van Charles Dickens uit 1850. Zoals in vroeger eeuwen tamelijk gebruikelijk was, had het boek in werkelijkhei…
Para leer al atardecer
Read by Alba
Charles Dickens
Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco. Eran cinco. Cinco correos sentados en un banco en el exterior del convento situado en la cumbre del Gran San…
Oliver Twist (version 7)
Read by Hamlet
Charles Dickens
Orphan boy Oliver is forced into child labor at an early age, and after a simple plea for more food, finds himself alone in the streets of L…
A Christmas Carol - Condensed by the Author for his Dramatic Readings
Read by Michael Armenta
Charles Dickens
This very special abridged version was written and performed by Dickens himself during his American Tour of 1862. Without the more terrifyin…
A Christmas Carol (BBC Radio, 1990)
Charles Dickens
A BBC Radio dramatization by Christopher Denys of Charles Dickens' classic novella. Narrator ... Freddie Jones Ebenezer Scrooge ... Michael …
Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 3
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Charles Dickens
2012 is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the third volume of this collection, which aimed to catalogue as many as possible o…
Dombey and Son (version 2)
Read by Cynthia Lyons (1946-2011)
Charles Dickens
Dombey and Son is a novel by the Victorian author Charles Dickens. The story concerns Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company…
The Village Coquettes
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Charles Dickens
Before he started writing novels, Charles Dickens tried his hand at theater. The Village Coquettes is a two act musical. Sadly the music was…
David Copperfield (version 3)
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Charles Dickens
David Copperfield, like all of Dickens' novels, is filled with many memorable characters (because they are hyperbolic representations of cha…
Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 2
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Charles Dickens
This year is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the second volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poetry a…
Canción de Navidad
Read by Alba
Charles Dickens
Sí, y la columna era la suya. La cama era la suya y suya era la habitación. Pero lo mejor de todo es que el tiempo que le qued…
Master Humphrey's Clock
Read by Hamlet
Charles Dickens
Between April of 1840 and December of the following year, Charles Dickens published Master Humphrey's Clock - a weekly periodical that prese…
Some Short Christmas Stories
Read by John Van Stan
Charles Dickens
Here are some classic, short Christmas stories from Charles Dickens, who, one may easily argue, was the greatest Christmas storyteller to da…
A Christmas Carol (Version 11)
Read by John Van Stan
Charles Dickens
The classic Christmas story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley an…
Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 5
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Charles Dickens
2012 was the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the fifth and last volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poet…
Fantasmas de Navidad
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Charles Dickens
Me gusta volver a casa en Navidad. Todos lo hacemos, o deberíamos hacerlo. Deberíamos volver a casa en vacaciones, cuanto m&aa…
Olivier Twist (NL)
Read by Marcel Coenders
Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist is de titel en het hoofdpersonage van één van de bekendste romans van de Britse schrijver Charles Dickens, gepubl…
Charles Dickens' Children Stories - Retold by His Grandaughter
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Charles Dickens
These re-tellings of well known stories originally written by Charles Dickens are all focused on the children in them. Their humor and path…