Which is why I think it’s so interesting that one of his most famous novels – A Tale of Two Cities– isn’t set in Dickens’ familiar stomping ground, but rather in the late 18th century, during the French Revolution and The Terror.Ī Tale of Two Cities is a work of historical fiction, and it takes place between London and Paris (those are the titular ‘two cities’) in the 1780’s and 90’s. – are basically synonymous with 19th century London. Dickens and his characters – Oliver Twist, Ebenezer Scrooge, David Copperfield etc. He famously used to take long walks alone, all around London, and observe the world around him, getting inspiration for his books. One of his most famous works (which happens to be a favorite of mine!), A Christmas Carol, was partly inspired by a visit to the Field Lane Ragged School, one of several homes for London’s destitute children. Much of his fiction (almost all) was inspired by the world around him: specifically, the plight of the London poor. Charles Dickens was very much a man of his time.
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