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Charles Dickens born
Charles was born in England. His father was John and his mother was Elizabeth. -
Charles provides for the family
Charles Dickens was only 12 years old when his father went to prison.So Charles went to work at a factory to support his family. -
Dickens moves up
Charles left the factory work and became the clerk for an attorney. He soon met Maria Beadnell, who he called his first love. -
Journalistic carrer
Charles began a Journalistic carrer. Writing became her passion. -
Charles first writing published
Charles Dickens' first writing was published. It was named A Dinner At Poplar Walk. -
Charles fell in love and were married
Charles becomes engaged to a woman named Catherine. They marry the next year. -
More writings are published
Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers are published. -
A classic is published
Oliver Twist was first published in 1837. It became so famous that it has produced plays and even movies. -
Charles visits America
Charles Dickens visited America for the first time, and he returned later to tour again in 1867. -
The Christmas Carol is published
Charles Dickens wrote The Christmas Carol. It quickly became a Christmas classic. -
The first public reading
Charles began doing public readings of his works. He did many before the doctors told him he had to stop for his health. -
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More classics are written
During this time Charles put out several classics like Hard Times, Great Expectations, and A Tale of Two Cities -
Charles and Catherine get separated
Charles separated from his wife Catherine. -
Charles gets sick
Charles Dickens began having health problems. -
Charles Dickens dies
Charles died in his home; he was only 58 years old.