Novels
Charles Dickens wrote numerous classics, including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Bleak House, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, and A Tale of Two Cities, just to name a few.
Major Works:
- A Christmas Carol »
Timeless novella about redemption of a selfish and cold-hearted old man Ebenezer Scrooge. (48 pages)
- A Tale of Two Cities »
A history novel telling an intriguing story of love, courage and self-sacrifice during the French Revolution. (227 pages)
- Barnaby Rudge »
Historical novel about the Gordon Riots (1780) that tells a story of individuals caught up in the mindless violence of the mob. (418 pages)
- Bleak House »
A tragic, romantic and complicated story about the inheritance and absurdities of English law in the 1850s. (579 pages)
- David Copperfield »
A coming of age story about the struggles and obstacles of life that a young man (David Copperfield) must overcome. (578 pages)
- Dombey and Son »
Bittersweet story about Paul Dombey, a wealthy businessman, whose dream is to have a son to continue his business. (591 pages)
- Great Expectations »
An epic tale that follows its protagonist, a boy named Pip, and charts his progress through life full of unexpected turns. (298 pages)
- Hard Times »
Tragic and deeply moving tale portraying a number of different characters and their growth through troubles and trials. (172 pages)
- Little Dorrit »
A story about disappointment and a satire on the shortcomings of the government and society. (560 pages)
- Martin Chuzzlewit »
The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit is a brilliant satire on selfishness and hypocrisy revolving around a stubborn young protagonist. (556 pages)
- Nicholas Nickleby »
Story of a young man (Nicholas Nickleby) and his family that is faced with hardships and trying times. (546 pages)
- Oliver Twist »
Classic novel that tells a story of injustice and hope through the eyes of an orphaned boy who escapes to London. (267 pages)
- Our Mutual Friend »
Murder-mystery novel focusing on money and its effect on the intriguing characters. Satiric masterpiece. (541 pages)
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood »
An unsolved mystery novel (Dickens died before completing the story, leaving the mystery unsolved). (159 pages)
- The Old Curiosity Shop »
A story of a Little Nell, who lives with her unhappy grandfather in his shop of curiosities. (361 pages)
- The Pickwick Papers »
A humorous novel revolving around a small group of characters that get into all sorts of trouble. (520 pages)