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The dark side of Dickens

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Uncovering the Life and Lies of Charles Dickens

Author Helena Kelly challenges the traditional biography of Charles Dickens, exposing the lies and inconsistencies in his personal history. The discussion explores Dickens' family, childhood, and sex life, revealing his constant fibbing and anxieties about his public image.

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