In this engaging discussion, guests Rosemary Ashton, a literary scholar, Michael Slater, a Victorian literature expert, and John Bowen, an author on Dickens, delve into the multifaceted world of Charles Dickens. Ashton paints a vivid picture of mid-19th-century London, while Slater highlights Dickens's empathy for the urban poor. Bowen emphasizes how novels like Bleak House critique social injustices. They explore Dickens's complex portrayal of women, his childhood influences, and debate the lasting impact of his social critiques on modern society.
