How many times did Charles Dickens come to America?

Answer 1

Charles Dickens and his wife Catherine traveled to America twice, the first time in 1842 and the second in 1867-68. Both trips were successes, in that he was lauded and praised everywhere he appeared and, in fact, had to employ secretaries and handlers to manage the crowds during his travel and public appearances. His second trip embittered him somewhat, since he saw the aftermath of the American Civil War and also began to speak out about the injustice of the lack of copyright protection afforded authors of the time. His works had for many years been reproduced in various forms and he was never able to achieve any compensation for this usage. Americans reacted badly to his American Notes, written on his return to England, as it was highly critical of American morals and mores.

Answer 2

Twice, the first time in 1842 and the second in 1867. The first trip left him disgusted and offended with the many unsophisticated people he met there; the second reconciled him somewhat to the American people, though he still felt bitter about the violation of his authorial rights resulting in knock-offs and pastiches of his work, from which he earned nothing. (This violation, however, was not limited to the U.S.)

Answer 3

He came in 1842, 1867-68, and came for short visits from 1858-70 to do readings of his work.

Answer 4

Charles Dickens visited America only once, in 1842. He traveled to cities such as Boston, New York, and Philadelphia during his American tour.