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Charles Dickens' Christmas

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Dickens and the Shadows of Debt

This chapter examines the influence of Charles Dickens's childhood hardships, particularly linked to debt and imprisonment, on his literary work. It highlights his father's imprisonment in Marshallsea prison and the societal norms surrounding debt during Victorian times, connecting these experiences to his characters, such as Mr. Dorrit in 'Little Dorrit'. The chapter further explores Dickens's relationship with significant London locations, including pubs that shaped his life and writing.

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