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Which Charles Dickens novel should you read?

Charles Dickens created some of the most memorable characters in literature, from Scrooge to Miss Havisham. But which is your ideal Dickens? Take our quiz to find out

06 October 2017

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How my cancer diagnosis turned reading from a habit into a compulsion

Confronted with news of a life-altering illness before she was 30, Alice Purkiss feared she'd run out of time to finish all the books she wanted to read. Here she shares what she learned about the power of reading on her road to recovery.
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An overlooked Charles Dickens novel shows the writer at his madcap best

On the 150th anniversary of his death, we explore The Old Curiosity Shop, the “freewheeling, preposterous, fiendish, hilarious” masterpiece that best reflects Dickens' tireless work ethic.
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Writing advice from Charles Dickens

As a new adaptation of David Copperfield hits cinemas, we look at what the English author had to say about his craft in letters, articles and books.

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