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Charles Dickens was undoubtedly the most popular English writer of the nineteenth century, his popularity continuing well into the twentieth century. The formative experiences of his early life greatly influenced his writing. He became an ardent social critic whose works helped the cause for reform in a corrupt Victorian society. Readers will learn about Charles Dickens' talent, skills, intellect, and charisma, and how he made an impact on his time, for better or worse.