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Charles was born in England. His father was John and his mother was Elizabeth.
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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.
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Charles left the factory work and became the clerk for an attorney. He soon met Maria Beadnell, who he called his first love.
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Charles began a Journalistic carrer. Writing became her passion.
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Charles Dickens' first writing was published. It was named A Dinner At Poplar Walk.
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Charles becomes engaged to a woman named Catherine. They marry the next year.
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Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers are published.
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Oliver Twist was first published in 1837. It became so famous that it has produced plays and even movies.
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Charles Dickens visited America for the first time, and he returned later to tour again in 1867.
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Charles Dickens wrote The Christmas Carol. It quickly became a Christmas classic.
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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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During this time Charles put out several classics like Hard Times, Great Expectations, and A Tale of Two Cities
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Charles separated from his wife Catherine.
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Charles Dickens began having health problems.
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Charles died in his home; he was only 58 years old.