The Selected Journalism & Essays of Charles Dickens

'There are certain descriptions of people who, oddly enough, appear to appertain exclusively to the metropolis. You meet them, every day, in the streets of London, but no one ever encounters them elsewhere; they seem indigenous to the soil, and to belong as exclusively to London as its own smoke, or the dingy bricks and mortar.' A brilliantly curated collection of journalistic work and essay writing from one of the most witty, solicitous and prolific writers of the twentieth century. Although a talented novelist, Dickens was also an inventive journalist and essayist throughout his long-lasting career. The Selected Journalism and Essays of Charles Dickens illustrates his acute observational skills, masterfully exploring everything from London's cityscape to travelling abroad, his childhood in Kent to the social concerns that plagued contemporary society. Initially published in Dickens's journal Household Words, these pieces are an effortless amalgamation of humour, vivid description and serious social criticism. The result is valuable window into Dickens's personal and professional lives, showcasing his versatility as a writer and commentator beyond his fictional work. This audiobook edition is skilfully narrated by both Mark Elstob and Thomas Judd. Charles Dickens (1812 – 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the twentieth century, critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read, performed and adapted today.