Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England, is one of the most beloved novelists of the Victorian era. His early life was marked by hardship; his family faced financial struggles that led to his brief stint in a factory. These experiences shaped his keen observations of society, which he later infused into his rich, vibrant characters and intricate plots. Dickens had a remarkable ability to weave social commentary into his stories, often highlighting the struggles of the poor and the injustices of his time, making his works both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Throughout his prolific career, Dickens penned timeless classics such as "A Christmas Carol," "Great Expectations," and "Oliver Twist," each filled with memorable characters and poignant lessons. His storytelling captures the essence of human experience, from joy to sorrow, and resonates with readers even today. As you explore his works in this app, you'll find a world where wit meets compassion, and you'll be drawn into the lives of characters that feel as real as your own. Happy listening!

Oliver Twist (version 3)

Read by Peter John Keeble 4.4
Oliver Twist was published in 1838 as a three volume book. The novel was the first of Dickens' works to realistically portray the degradatio…

A Christmas Carol (Version 11)

Read by John Van Stan 4.8
The classic Christmas story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley an…

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 3

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
2012 is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the third volume of this collection, which aimed to catalogue as many as possible o…

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 2

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
This year is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the second volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poetry a…

A Tale of Two Cities (version 4)

Read by Hamlet 4.8
A small group of people become embroiled in the tumultuous events of the French Revolution. - Summary by Brad Filippone

Master Humphrey's Clock

Read by Hamlet 4
Between April of 1840 and December of the following year, Charles Dickens published Master Humphrey's Clock - a weekly periodical that prese…

The Globe Theater 44 12 23 A Christmas Carol

Read by Lionel Barrymore 4.9
Lionel Barrymore stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Globe Theater's production of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. This timeles…

David Copperfield - Condensed by the Author for his Dramatic Readings in America

Read by Michael Armenta 4.6
"This short collection of 6 selected scenes from "David Copperfield" were abridged and performed by Dickens himself during hi…

Oliver Twist

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Oliver Twist is an 1838 novel by Charles Dickens. It was originally published as a serial.Like most of Dickens' work, the book is used to ca…

The Personal History of David Copperfield

5
Experience the beloved tale of The Personal History of David Copperfield, a ten-part dramatisation of Charles Dickens' novel, which he descr…

What Christmas Is as We Grow Older, and other stories

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
A delightful collection of stories about Christmas and what it is by literary geniuses such as Dickens, Martineau, and Buckley. - Summary b…

The Wreck of the Golden Mary

Read by James E. Carson 3.9
The Wreck of the Golden Mary is a gripping short story by Charles Dickens that transports listeners to the treacherous waters of the 1850s. …

Charles Dickens 742 Hunted Down

4.8
Hunted Down is a gripping adaptation of the Charles Dickens story, brought to life by CBS Radio Mystery Theater. In this episode, a man's wo…

A Christmas Carol

Read by Lionel Barrymore 4.5
From Christmas Day 1949 on The Mutual Broadcasting System, enjoy a long-standing traditional presentation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, …

Three Ghost Stories

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.8
As a gifted writer with a strong interest in supernatural phenomena, Charles Dickens produced a string of ghost stories with enduring charm.…

A Christmas Carol (Version 03)

Read by Jeff Robinson 4.8
Old miser Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a major transformation after being visited by his deceased colleague Jacob Marley, who warns him to cha…

Speeches: Literary and Social

Read by Bryn Roberts 5
Speeches: Literary and Social is a collection of speeches given by Charles Dickens in various settings, including banquets, public gathering…

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection Vol. 4

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
2012 was the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the fourth volume; the first volume of short works - fiction, essays, poetry and s…

Sketches by Boz, version 2

Read by Hamlet 3.5
A collection of early writings of Charles Dickens under his early pseudonym, "Boz." They first appeared in various publications f…

A Christmas Carol - Condensed by the Author for his Dramatic Readings

Read by Michael Armenta 4.3
This very special abridged version was written and performed by Dickens himself during his American Tour of 1862. Without the more terrifyin…

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