Adriann Shepherd
Charles Dickens Did you know the majority of Charles Dickens novels were first published in monthly magazines? As a prolific 19th century author, Charles Dickens was and is known worldwide for his remarkable characters; his depiction of social classes, customs, and values of Victorian England; and was considered a spokesman of the poor. Charles Dickens wrote 15 major novels, and countless short stories and articles (Merriman, 1). British novelist Charles Dickens was born February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England to Elizabeth Barrow and John Dickens. John Dickens was a clerk in the Navy Pay Office, but dreamed of striking it rich. Despite his father’s aspirations the family remained poor and was later placed in debtors prison