Charles Dickens s'impose comme le principal romancier anglais de l'ère victorienne et un fervent militant social. Réputé pour sa narration riche et ses personnages mémorables, il a acquis une immense popularité mondiale de son vivant. Dickens a magistralement utilisé le format du roman-feuilleton, courant pour la fiction de l'époque, chaque nouvelle livraison étant ardemment attendue par le public. Ses œuvres, dotées d'une force narrative et de personnalités inoubliables, ne sont jamais tombées dans le domaine public et continuent d'être appréciées.
The book offers a modern reformatting of a classical work, ensuring its preservation for future generations. It has been meticulously retyped and designed, providing a clear and readable text, distinct from scanned copies of the original. This effort highlights the book's historical significance and aims to keep its legacy alive.
The author reflects on their father’s life, promising a faithful and straightforward account that may reveal unfamiliar aspects. While many have chronicled their father's life, the author has only found one genuine biography, sanctioned by him, written by John Forster. This personal narrative aims to provide a unique perspective, distinct from the numerous anecdotes and interpretations by other writers, highlighting the author's desire to honor their father's legacy with authenticity.