Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was the outstanding English
novelist of the Victorian era as well as a vigorous social
campaigner. Dickens's novels were renowned for their vivid and
complex characters, their social commentary, and their portrayal of
the struggles of ordinary people in Victorian England. He was a
passionate advocate for social reform, and used his writing to draw
attention to issues such as poverty, education, and child labor.
His most famous works include Great Expectations, A Tale of Two
Cities, Oliver Twist, Bleak House, Hard Times, Dombey and Son and
The Pickwick Papers.
John Leech (1817-1864) was a British illustrator and
caricaturist. He was best known for his work for Punch, a humorous
magazine combining political satire and light social comedy. He is
also recognised for his illustrations in Charles Dickens' A
Christmas Carol.
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