1. Charles Dickens and Great Expectations
... reporter at a newspaper. While he published several sketches in magazines, it was not until he wrote The Pickwick Papers from 1836-1837 that he experienced true success. He then wrote Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby, two novels that reflected the society of England at the time, particularly the lower class. In 1843, Dickens published one of his most famous works, A Christmas Carol ... ...
- Word Count: 778
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School