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Charles Dickens's childhood experiences inspired some of the greatest tales in literary history. Dickens achieved international success, from the 1837 publication of The Pickwick Papers to his honorable burial in Westminster Abbey in 1870. As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books likeOliver Twist,Great Expectations, andA Christmas Carol, Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era. Widely considered the greatest writer of the Victorian age, Dickens's literary masterpieces continue to amuse and inspire writers and readers alike.

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Pamela Pollack and Meg Belviso are authors of several books in this series, includingWho is George Lucas?andWho Was Susan B. Anthony?

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