Dickens At 200: A Birthday You Can't 'Bah Humbug' For nearly two centuries, Charles Dickens' colorful characters and memorable expressions have worked their way into the vernacular. The prolific 19th-century English novelist left behind 989 named characters and two dozen novels full of the pathos and comedy of London's rich and poor. Charles Dickens 200th birthday Charles Dickens is one of the world's best-loved writers, whose books -- and the countless film and TV adaptations they inspire -- still keep readers (and viewers) on the edge of their seats. Now, 200 years on from his birth, his genius is to be feted with a host of events marking the bicentenary of one of Britain's most famous sons. Dickens 2012 will see everything from readings to royal visits ... Prince Charles leads Dickens anniversary celebrations LONDON (Reuters) - Prince Charles leads global celebrations on Tuesday marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, one of English literature's most revered novelists who wrote "Bleak House" and "A Tale of Two Cities." Britain's heir-to-the-throne visits the Charles Dickens Museum in London where U.S. actress Gillian Anderson, who played Miss Havisham in a BBC adaptation of ... Celebrating Charles Dickens's 200th birthday Charles Dickens was born at midnight on February 7, 1812, the second of Elizabeth and John Dickens's eight children. It was reported that the newborn baby began to cry as the clock struck 12, and many feel that his voice is as real today as it was 200 years ago. Dickens grew up to become one of the world's most famous and beloved writers. His characters are known throughout the world. Read full ... Britain marks Charles Dickens bicentenary Britain on Tuesday marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, acclaimed as one of the finest writers of the English language and one whose novels have become enduring classics. Philadelphians stage a birthday party for Dickens In his will, Charles Dickens asked that no statues of himself ever be erected in his honor. Instead, the famed English author wanted the recognition to go to the characters in his books. Britain to mark Charles Dickens bicentenary Britain was preparing on Monday to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, acclaimed as one of the finest writers of the English language and one whose novels have become enduring classics. Dickens 'would have chronicled City demos and NHS scandals ' IF Charles Dickens were alive today he would have been chronicling the Occupy protests, the problems on the Tube and NHS scandals, says one of his biggest fans, Simon Callow. Prince Charles leads Dickens anniverary celebrations LONDON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Prince Charles leads globalcelebrations on Tuesday marking the 200th anniversary of thebirth of Charles Dickens, one of English literature's mostrevered novelists who wrote "Bleak ... Celebrating Dickens the parliamentary reporter Celebrating Charles Dickens the parliamentary reporter Charles Dickens, one of England's most-loved novelists, was born 200 years ago this week and a Victoria University researcher has come up with what, for some, will be a new twist on his life.
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