>Charles Dickens’ novels were hugely popular even among the illiterate poor. They would pool their money to hire a reader, and then gather together to listen to the stories.
>>23317834never read dickens. which ones should i read before i die?
>>23317857Arguably all the novels except for Barnaby Rudge and The Old Curiosity Shop (although I'm partial to it myself), as well as his Christmas stories. If you want a shorter reading list then I think Bleak House, Great Expectations, David Copperfield are among his most admired.
>>23317857Start with Tale of two cities, it's his best. Then go to David Copperfield, the one he considered his best.