Charles Dickens is a name that resonates through the corridors of literary history. Born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England, Dickens went on to become one of the most celebrated and influential writers of the Victorian era. Dickens’ childhood experiences greatly influenced his writing. At the age of 12, his father was imprisoned due to financial difficulties, forcing young…

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