It goes without saying that one of the most famous and brilliant authors of all time is Charles Dickens. Even though he passed away before the turn of the 20th century, his legacylives on to this day. Dickens was born in England on February 7, 1812. He enjoyed a pleasant childhood until his father was sent to prison as a result of his debts. At the age of 12, Dickens left school and worked in a factory to support his family. He didn't receive much formal schooling after that, but the period also became the inspiration for much of his later writings.
Dickens was around 20 when he began writing formally. However, he worked as a clerk before his first job as a reporter. Slowly, he began to write and edit articles, short stories, and novels. During this time, he married Catherine Hogarth and they had 10 children. Dickens died of a stroke in England at the age of 58 as one of the most influential writers of his time. Dickens is not only remembered for his literary talent but also for overcoming hardships and becoming the inspirational man we know him as today.
