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Charles Dickens is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His books have never been out of print and the characters he created such as Ebeneezer Scrooge, Oliver Twist and David Copperfield are known around the world. Dickens championed the plight of the poor both in his writing and through philanthropy. He co-founded Urania Cottage in London with Angela Burdett-Coutts - a home for young women who were homeless and destitute. Dickens separated from his wife Catherine after 22 years of marriage due to his affair with a young actress named Ellen Ternan. Their relationship was kept secret from the public during his lifetime.
Charles Dickens is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His books have never been out of print and the characters he created such as Ebeneezer Scrooge, Oliver Twist and David Copperfield are known around the world. Dickens championed the plight of the poor both in his writing and through philanthropy. He co-founded Urania Cottage in London with Angela Burdett-Coutts - a home for young women who were homeless and destitute. Dickens separated from his wife Catherine after 22 years of marriage due to his affair with a young actress named Ellen Ternan. Their relationship was kept secret from the public during his lifetime.
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