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Ghost Stories by Charles Dickens
Ghost Stories by Charles Dickens
The Pickwick Papers Summary
The Pickwick Papers synopsis
Audio: Dickens on Prisons and Solitary Confinement
Following his first visit to America, Dickens published American 'Notes'. Hear in this excerpt his observations on prisons and solitary confinement.
Bentley’s Miscellany
Object in focus: Bentley's Miscellany
Letter from Charles Dickens to Frederick Ouvry
Object in focus: Letter from Charles Dickens to Frederick Ouvry
Nicholas Nickleby Manuscript
Object in focus: Nicholas Nickleby manuscript
Nickleby Illustrations
Object in focus: Nickleby illustrations
Young Explorers: Performing Dickens
Discover Dickens on stage.
Audio: Jo the Crossing Sweeper from 'Bleak House'
Hear Dickens describe in this excerpt from Bleak House the poverty and hardship faced by Jo the crossing sweeper.
Audio: Mr Gradgrind from 'Hard Times'
Hear an excerpt from Hard Times, in which Dickens describes Mr Gradgrind's rigid approach to teaching.