Charles Dickens Flashcards
Abundance (n)
Plenty
When and where was Charles Dickens born?
Born in 1812 in Portsmouth.
Where did Charles Dickens spend his early childhood?
He spent his childhood in Kent.
What happened when Charles Dickens was 12
When he was 12, Dickens’ father was sent to the Marshalsea debtors prison in London.
What was Dickens forced to do at the age of 12?
Charles was forced to leave school and support the family by working in a bottle labelling factory.
How did Dickens start his writing career?
He began his writing career by publishing short stories and articles in newspapers.
How many novels did Charles Dickens write?
He wrote 20 novels, as well as many short stories, plays and poems.
How were Charles Dickens novels published?
His novels were published in monthly installments.
When did Charles Dickens die?
He died in 1870.
