Providing a fascinating introduction to the life and works of Charles Dickens and the historical, cultural and literary contexts in which he wrote. This book traces the important events in Dickens life and how this many have influenced his work, together with major social and historical developments of the time which may have effected the literature of the time.

 

This book is part of a book series called Snapping Turtle Guides-Great Writers .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Octopus Publishing Group .

As well as writing about lost cities, Nicola Barber has written books on the modern-day cities of Tokyo and Los Angeles. She has also written about many periods of history, from the Vikings to the Victorians. Nicola lives in North Wales.