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#270 | The Inimitable Charles Dickens
#270 | The Inimitable Charles Dickens
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Jun 10, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
He was the Victorian era's most famous social writer, and his novels were loved by everyone from Queen Victoria to street children.In this episode we'll learn about Charles Dickens shone a light on the injustices of 19th century Britain and invented the modern idea of Christmas.
Definition of "inimitable"
The early life of Charles Dickens
His early experience with grinding poverty
Becoming a legal clerk and then reporting on parliamentary debates
His talent for writing sketches
His first book: The Pickwick Papers
The serial publication style of Charles Dickens
The private life of Charles Dickens
His vast literary output
The social activism of Charles Dickens
Going on tour in his later years
The fame of Charles Dickens
His universal appeal
Charles Dickens & the modern idea of Christmas
The legacy of Charles Dickens
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Definition of "inimitable"
The early life of Charles Dickens
His early experience with grinding poverty
Becoming a legal clerk and then reporting on parliamentary debates
His talent for writing sketches
His first book: The Pickwick Papers
The serial publication style of Charles Dickens
The private life of Charles Dickens
His vast literary output
The social activism of Charles Dickens
Going on tour in his later years
The fame of Charles Dickens
His universal appeal
Charles Dickens & the modern idea of Christmas
The legacy of Charles Dickens
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/charles-dickens---You might like:? A look inside Leonardo English membership [VIDEO]? Get all the bonus episodes & transcripts? Join the weekly newsletter⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English [GUIDE] ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker? Get $10 italki credit---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
Released:
Jun 10, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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