Charles Dickens: The Essential Collection (Knickerbocker Classics)

This superb collection of classic Victorian literature features the most notable works of Charles Dickens, including Oliver Twist (1839), A Christmas Carol (1843), A Tale of Two Cities (1859), and Great Expectations (1861). Considered the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, Dickens was especially known for his unusual characters, incisive social commentary, and carefully constructed plots. Over the last two centuries, his popular fiction has continued to inspire adaptations in nearly artistic genre, and now it is available--complete and unabridged--in this edition.Included is a historical timeline and comprehensive introduction, enlightening the reader on the author’s life and works.  The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the essential works of classic authors from around the world in stunning editions to be collected and enjoyed. Read more