Classic stories of the author Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, regarded nowadays as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, was an English writer and social critic. During his lifetime, he fought for children’s rights, education and other social reforms in England.
He is mainly famous for his style, which is based on humour, satire, and on a precise observation of characters and society. He is also known for his massive production, including novels such as David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.

Classics

A Child's Dream of a Star

Charles Dickens

There was once a child, and he strolled about a good deal, and thought of a number of things. He had a sister, who was a child too, and his constant companion. These two used to wonder all day long ... [+]

Classics

United Kingdom 19th Century 3 min

Tiny Tim

Charles Dickens

There was once a man who did not like Christmas. His name was Scrooge, and he was a hard sour-tempered man of business, intent only on saving and making money, and caring nothing for anyone. He paid ... [+]

Classics

United Kingdom 19th Century 6 min

The Child's Story

Charles Dickens

Once upon a time, a good many years ago, there was a traveller, and he set out upon a journey. It was a magic journey, and was to seem very long when he began it, and very short when he got half way ... [+]

Classics

18 min

The Signal-Man

Charles Dickens

"Halloa! Below there!" When he heard a voice thus calling to him, he was standing at the door of his box, with a flag in his hand, furled round its short pole. One would have thought, considering the ... [+]