The Lamplighter, and To Be Read at Dusk

Renowned for creating iconic characters, this English writer and social critic is celebrated as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works, which gained immense popularity during his lifetime, continue to resonate with readers today. Overcoming a challenging childhood marked by his father's imprisonment, he became a prolific author, producing 15 novels, numerous short stories, and non-fiction pieces, while also engaging in extensive lecturing and performance readings. Dickens' literary genius has been acknowledged by critics and scholars alike throughout the 20th century and beyond.