The dark side of Dickens

Nov 24, 2023

Charles Dickens, master of managing his personal brand, tells dark stories about his family, childhood, and sex life. Helena Kelly challenges the traditional biography, unraveling lies and inconsistencies. They discuss Dickens' close bond with John Forster, connections between his novels and real-life experiences, gaps and inconsistencies in his biography, and the influence of his personal life on his fiction.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Uncovering the Life and Lies of Charles Dickens

01:45 • 3min

The Literary Agent and Biography of Dickens

04:18 • 3min

The Possible Connections Between Charles Dickens' Novels and His Real-Life Experiences

07:27 • 2min

Charles Dickens: Gaps and Inconsistencies

09:50 • 22min

Exploring the Influence of Dickens' Personal Life on His Fiction

31:53 • 4min