A Short Life Of Charles Dickens: With Selections From His Letters (1882)

A Short Life of Charles Dickens: With Selections from His Letters is a biographical work written by Charles Henry Jones and first published in 1882. The book provides a brief account of the life of the famous English novelist, Charles Dickens, and includes selected letters written by Dickens himself.The book starts with an introduction to Dickens' childhood and early life, his education, and his early career as a journalist. It then goes on to describe his rise to fame as a novelist and his personal life, including his marriage, his family, and his friendships.The book also includes selected letters written by Dickens to his friends, family, and publishers, which offer insights into his thoughts, feelings, and creative process. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including his writing projects, his travels, his health, and his personal relationships.Overall, A Short Life of Charles Dickens: With Selections from His Letters provides a concise and informative overview of the life and work of one of the most celebrated writers in English literature. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Dickens' life, his writing, and his legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.