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Dickens / Haunted / Fp
THE HAUNTED MAN the unhappy haunted man of the title gazes into the fire, while his own ghost lurks behind him

David Copperfield / Phiz
David Copperfield frontispiece

Dickens / Christmas Carol
Bob Cratchit sliding on the ice at Cornhill on Christmas Eve Date: First published: 1843-44

OUR MUTUAL FRIEND
Mr. Venus surrounded by the trophies of his art

Dickens / Pickwick Papers
Sam Weller - Mr Pickwicks servant who councils his master with Cockney wisdom

Dickens / Pickwick Papers
Front cover of the first issue with illustrations by Seymour, edited by Boz

Dickens / M. Chuzzlewit
The Life & Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit. Sarah (Sairey) Gamp, midwife, nurse and layer out of the dead, wearing an apron and a bonnet

Dickens / Christmas Carol
Bob Cratchit with Tiny Tim, his crippled youngest son

Dickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. Artist: Stephen Reid
Dickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. The Charles Dickens (1812-1870) centenary was celebrated in 1912, a committee was established to collect funds for the benefit of the descendants of the great writer

Mr Pickwick, Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Mr Pickwick, Pickwick Papers. 1912

Cricket at Gads Hill Place, Rochester, c1868. Charles Dickens Bowling the first ball at a charity match at the back of Gads Hill Place near Rochester, September 16th 1868. From The Studio Volume 108

Bill Sykes, 1939. William Bill Sikes is a character from the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). From the Dickens Character Series produced by Copes Cigarettes, 1939

Scene from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, 1836. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, 1836. Mr Pickwick slides on the ice

Music Hall, Sheffield, The Amateur Company of the Guild of Literature and Art
After which an original farce in one act by Charles Dickens and Mr Mark Lemon, entitled Mr Nightingales Diary.The whole to conclude with a comic scene (from the French)

Mr Peggotty and Little Emily - David Copperfield, Dickens
Mr Peggotty and Little Emily - David Copperfield, Charles Dickens. Date: circa 1910s

The Old Curiosity Shop, the Marchioness playing cards
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

Cartoon, Queen Victorias Christmas, A Vision (based on Dickens story, A Christmas Carol). Gladstone as Scrooge sleeps while Disraeli (who had died five years earlier)

Wrapper design, Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Wrapper design, first monthly instalment of the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, with illustrations by George Cruikshank, dated January 1846. 1846

Dombey & Son - Carles Dickens - Mr Toots and the Chicken
Charles Dickens - Dombey & Son. Mr Toots - a student at Dr Blimbers school (who loves Florence but marries Susan) - pictured with his prizefighter companion, the Chicken. Date: circa 1902

Bob Cratchits Christmas Dinner. After a drawing by Edwin Austin Abbey for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol
CHRISTMAS CAROL. Bob Cratchits Christmas Dinner. After a drawing by Edwin Austin Abbey for Charles Dickens " A Christmas Carol."

DICKENS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Bob Cratchits Christmas Dinner. Wood engraving after Edwin Austin Abbey for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, 1881

The Old Curiosity Shop, Dick Swiveller and Sophy
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

Eight Bells, Hatfield
The Eight Bells inn at Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, referred to in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Bill Sykes met the pedlar here. Date: 1950s

A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Bob Cratchit & his son Tiny Tim: illustration by Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935) to " A Christmas Carol"

Charles Dickens writing
Charles Dickens at his writing desk. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Manchester Union Schools, Swinton
The Manchester Union Industrial School at Swinton. The school, where 800 pauper children were housed and educated away from the workhouse, was established in 1843, one of the earliest of its type

The Grave of Charles Dickens, Westminster Abbey, 1870
Engraving showing a large group of Victorian visitors to Westminster Abbey crowding round the grave of Charles Dickens (1812-1870), to pay their last respects to the English writer

LITTLE DORRIT
Floras tour of inspection

The Ghosts Walk Said to be haunted by the wife of Sir Morbury Dedlock

Mr Jingle, Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Mr Jingle, Pickwick Papers. 1912

Bumble the Beadle, 1939. Mr Bumble is a character from the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1812-1870). From the Dickens Character Series produced by Copes Cigarettes, 1939

Scene from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens, 1836-1837. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens, 1836-1837. Christmas Eve festivities at Dingley Dell, the home of Mr Wardle. Mr. Pickwick kissing under the mistletoe bough

Cover design, Dombey and Son
Cover design, Part XI of Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens, August 1847, with illustrations by Hablot K Browne. 1847

Life of Charles Dickens - Portrait of Charles Dickens taken in America. Part of box 330 Charles Dickens (Life and Works) slide no. 1 Date: circa 1890s

DICKENS: DAVID COPPERFIELD. Our housekeeping. Illustration by Hablot Knight Browne from the first edition of David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1850

The Ghost of Christmas Present appearing to Scrooge. Illustration by John Leech (1817-64) for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, London 1843-1834

A TALE OF TWO CITIES. Cover of volume one, 1859, of the serial edition of Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities, illustrated by Hablot Knight Browne, Phiz

OLD CURIOSITY SHOP. Little Nell on her deathbed. Color wood engraving, 19th century, for Charles Dickenss The Old Curiosity Shop

Mrs Sarah Gamp, character in Martin Chuzzlewit
Mrs Sarah Gamp, character in the novel Martin Chuzzlewit (1843-1844) by Charles Dickens Date: 19th century

Marley's ghost appearing to Scrooge. Illustration by John Leech (1817-64) for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol
537032 Marley's ghost appearing to Scrooge. Illustration by John Leech (1817-64) for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, London 1843-1844. by Leech, John (1817-64); Universal History Archive/UIG

Miss Havisham (engraving)
1000751 Miss Havisham (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations)

A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. Artist: John Leech
A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. This novella was the earliest and most popular of Charles Dickens Christmas stories

Charles Dickens - English writer
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - English writer. Date: circa 1860

Dickens. The Pickwick Papers. Mr Pickwick & old Mrs Wardle. Date: circa 1910

DICKENS: CHRISTMAS CAROL, 1843. Marleys Ghost. Etching by John Leech from the first edition of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, 1843

DICKENS: DAVID COPPERFIELD. I make myself known to my aunt. Wood engraving from a 19th-century American edition of Charles Dickens David Copperfield

Mr Pickwick slides. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne - 1815-1882) for Charles Dickens (1812-1870) Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, originally published in London, 1836-1837

The Old Curiosity Shop, Nell and grandfather in the shop
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

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"Dickens: A Tale of Literary Brilliance and Enduring Legacy" Charles Dickens, the renowned English novelist, left an indelible mark on literature with his captivating storytelling. In the 1870s, artist Robert William Buss attempted to capture the essence of "Dickens Dream" in an unfinished oil painting. This artwork serves as a testament to Dickens' imaginative genius that continues to inspire readers even today. Another poignant image associated with the iconic "Empty Chair. " Symbolizing his absence after his passing in 1870, this chair represents a void left behind by a literary giant whose words still resonate across generations. One cannot discuss Charles Dickens without mentioning some of his unforgettable characters. From Oliver Twist meeting the mischievous Artful Dodger to Bill Sykes portrayed chillingly by Barnard, these figures have become ingrained in our cultural consciousness. A notable work that showcases both Dickens' social commentary and heartwarming themes is "A Christmas Carol. " Illustrated by Harold Cropping in a 1920 edition, it depicts Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim embodying compassion and redemption amidst Victorian London's harsh realities. Exploring darker corners of society was also characteristic of Dickens' writing. The mysterious Folly Ditch at Jacobs Island provides insight into the author's fascination with hidden worlds and societal injustices prevalent during his time. In addition to immortalizing memorable characters and settings, Charles Dickens himself became synonymous with his creations. His influence extended beyond literature; he became an icon representing resilience against adversity and championing social reform. Even today, we can witness how deeply embedded Dickens remains within popular culture. Whether through Bibby's depiction or Cecil Aldin's evocative illustrations in "In the Days of Dickens, " these artistic interpretations continue to bring life to his timeless stories. Finally, one cannot forget Scrooge's transformative encounter when he sees Marley's ghostly face—a pivotal moment illustrating redemption and the power of self-reflection.