“My hair stands on end at the cost and charges of these boys. Why was I ever a father! Why was my father ever a father!”
Quote by Charles Dickens
Work
The British Academy/The Pilgrim Edition of the Letters of Charles Dickens: Volume 12: 1868-1870
The British Academy's Pilgrim Edition of the Letters of Charles Dickens: Volume 12: 1868-1870 presents a selection of correspondence from the renowned author. This volume offers insight into Dickens' personal and professional life during a significant period of his career, providing readers with a glimpse into the thoughts and experiences of one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. more
Author
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, a British writer born on February 7, 1812, and died on June 9, 1870, is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century. Known for his profound social criticism and vivid narrative style, Dickens' works extensively cover social reality, revealing various issues in the British society of the time. more