Charles Dickens. A Gossip About His Life, Works and Characters

This is a new edition of a remarkable book, updated and adapted for Kindle, with some of the original illustrations included.

First published in 1890, ‘Charles Dickens, a Gossip About His Life, Works and Characters’ by Thomas Archer, offers a broad account of the life and works of the great author.

The book begins with the publication of The Pickwick Papers and, with rich language and compelling narrative, goes on to tell the story of Dickens’ life from childhood to his death in 1870, and of his family, friendships and travels.

Full of detail and with many quotations, there are numerous insights into Dickens’ writing, and how his observations and experiences influenced his plots and characters. Archer takes us into the culture and society in which Dickens lived, and allows us to see the world which inspired him.

Part biography, part commentary, and written from a personal point of view which is affectionate but not uncritical, ‘A Gossip’ gives a distinctive perspective, and is invaluable reading for lovers of Dickens and his works.

This is an affordable adaptation of a rare and outstanding book.