Charles Dickens online

Nonfiction and Essays

Nonfiction works, essays and speeches by Charles Dickens:

  • A Childs History of England »
    A delightful history of England written by Dickens. It covers history of England from 50 BC to 1837 AD. (266 pages)

  • All The Year Round »
    Contributions to All The Year Round magazine: The Poor Man and his Beer, Landor's Life, The Late Mr. Stanfield, Leigh Hunt... (39 pages)

  • American Notes »
    An interesting and critical portrait of the young American nation, written by Dickens in response to his travels through the US. (173 pages)

  • Miscellaneous Papers »
    Collection of essays from The Examiner newspaper, Household Words and All The Year Round magazines. (40 pages)

  • Pictures From Italy »
    Travelogue, written in 1846, describing Dickens's journey through Italy and its famous sights. (122 pages)

  • Speeches: Literary and Social »
    A collection of literary and social speeches given by Dickens. (130 pages)

  • The Uncommercial Traveller »
    A collection of semi-autobiographical essays and literary sketches, reminiscences about childhood and the past. (238 pages)