Charles Dickens is one of the greatest, most important writers in the English language. His books are not only a source of entertainment but also a historical document of the Victorian society. You may not have read his books but surely have seen a few of the many films based on his writings, and his novels and characters are among the most iconic in English literature.
The Guardian newspaper is celebrating Dickens' 200 birthday this weekend with a series of articles and podcasts. In the build-up to the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, they'll be exploring the writer's life and relevance through stories, videos, audio, galleries and more. His actual anniversary is in February 2012 so I'm not sure why they are celebrating so early but I don't mind so much as we get to enjoy things such as an audio tour following Oliver Twist's walking route from Angel Islington to the courthouse of Mr Fang the magistrate in Clerkenwell, London.
For the whole series go here
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