•In 1833, he published his first work of fiction, 'A Dinner at Poplar Walk', in 'Monthly Magazine', a publication managed by political editor, Richard Phillips.
•In 1836, he published his first compilation, 'Sketches by Boz', a collection of short literary. Boz was a pseudonym that was inspired by the nickname 'Moses', by which Charles would address Augustus, his brother.
•In 1838, he published 'Oliver Twist'. The novel was particularly revolutionary, because it had a young child as the hero. The novel showed the problems faced by poor children.
•In 1842, the writer travelled with his family to the United States, a trip that he mentioned in his travel notes, 'American Notes for General Circulation'. During his journey, he criticized slavery in America, something he had already did in 'The Pickwick Papers', but in relation to England.
•From 1843-49, Dickens published three stories with the spirit of Christmas as its theme, 'A Christmas Carol', 'The Chimes', and 'The Cricket on the Hearth'.
•'A Christmas Carol', printed in 1843,
was the most famous, with its
description of Christmas,
and the ideals of sharing that it bring.
•Towards the end of the decade,
he also wrote 'David Copperfield',
which is considered to be
a semi-autobiographical novel.
Several characters of the novel
were based on people he had
known throughout his life.
•From 1860-70, the writer
worked on his novel, 'Great Expectations', and 'Our Mutual Friend '.
•He also joined 'The Ghost Club', owing to his deep interest in supernatural and paranormal phenomenon.
Written by Aleksandra Dolecka