The World of Dickens

The novelist Charles Dickens was a towering literary figure in Victorian society and a famous celebrity in his own lifetime. The novelist Charles Dickens was a towering literary figure in Victorian society and a famous celebrity in his own lifetime. This guides bring to life the world of Charles Dickens himself (from Portsmouth to Kent to London) and the many characters in his novels. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.