Charles Dickens: 20 books about his life

As the bicentennial of Charles Dickens approaches, here's a list of 20 books about his life, for readers of all ages.

6. 'Becoming Dickens,' by Robert Douglas-Fairhurst

As the title suggests, this insightful biography by University of London professor and Dickens scholar Robert Douglas-Fairhurst focuses on the author's early life, discussing Dickens' childhood (during which he was forced to work in a factory); the many professions that could have claimed him (including law, journalism, and the stage); and seminal incidents like the suicide of a colleague.

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