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Oliver Twist. A Christmas Carol. David Copperfield. Bleak House. A Tale of Two Cities. Great Expectations. The novels of Charles Dickens (1812-1870) read like a "Who's Who" of canonical works. Yet, less well known is the fact that Dickens himself was something of a created character, a larger-than-life figure who lived through his art and pursued his many passions with a theatrical zeal that could have belonged to one of his famous protagonists.

Largely self-taught, with little formal education, Dickens was...

First published in 1985. Dickens was a vigorous champion of the right of all men and women to carefree amusements and dedicated himself to the creation of imaginative pleasure. This book represents the first extended study of this vital aspect of Dickens life and work, exploring how he channelled his love of entertainment into his artistry. This study offers a challenging reassessment of "Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop "and "Hard Times. "It shows the importance of entertainment to Dickens journalism and presents an illuminating perspective on the public readings which dominated...