Today is Charles Dickens’ 208th birthday, and I celebrate this extraordinary writer who gave the world a plethora of books, filled with dynamic and lasting characters, an attention to life, concern with the condition of the poor and suffering, and joy. In Dickens’ works is a celebration of humanity as well as a condemnation of the capacity of human beings to be inhumane to each other.
I have had the good fortune of not only reading many of his excellent books, but also I have taught them in various courses. Among his novels that I have used in my classes are A Christmas Carol, Hard Times, and A Tale Of Two Cities.
Dickens was not only an exceptional writer but also beloved by humanity. His was not work aimed at solely literary critics. Like Shakespeare, Dickens was loved and is loved by the mass of people, and I celebrate that love.
Happy Birthday to you, and I wish that your writings continue to be read and loved, Charles Dickens!
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Or as Roald Dhal once wrote: Dharles Chickens haha
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He was a great writer.
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Yes, he was.
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What a lovely post! Thank you, Charles.
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Marina, you are very welcome.
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I lived about 8 miles from where he was born.
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That is wonderful!
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I loved the Dickensian Festivals.
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I have never attended one. They must be wonderful.
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I don’t think there will ever come a time when Dickens’ books are not read. He was too good a story teller.
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Liz, I completely agree.
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Charles Dickens was an amazing writer, Charles. I love Great Expectations the best of his books and my son is currently reading it.
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That is wonderful!
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Happy Birthday to a wonderful writer. I do admit that it took me many years to be able to appreciate his work, but now I love reading his books. And it’s interesting because it books like Great Expectations are such an influence on so many Gothic writers today. Great post, Charles.
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Vanessa, thank you so much!
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He was one great writer, and more importantly, one great human being.
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I completely agree.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you!
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My pleasure!!!
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Thank you for reading my scribbles…and, elevating things somewhat, hurray for wonderful Charles Dickens. Cheers x
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You are very welcome!
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