The Tragic Deaths Of Charles Dickens' Siblings
Charles Dickens is one of the most influential authors of the past few centuries, so much so that his work helped the cultural revival of Christmas.
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Read MoreThe tragedy in Charles Dickens' life was reflected in his work. The man who wrote so movingly about children had many of his own (as well as plenty of tragedy).
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