Oh honey, during Charles Dickens' time, they were dealing with all sorts of lovely diseases like cholera, typhoid, smallpox, and tuberculosis. It was a real party for the immune system back then. Dickens probably had to Dodge more germs than he did creditors.
During Dickens's time, the three major diseases were cholera, typhoid fever, and tuberculosis. These diseases were widespread and were major public health concerns in Victorian England. Dickens himself witnessed the impact of these diseases on society and incorporated them into his writings.
Charles Dickens lived in Italy briefly during 1844.
Queen Victoria ruled during the lifetime of Charles Dickens. She reigned from 1837 to 1901, overlapping with the majority of Dickens' life (1812-1870). So, yes, Queen Victoria was the queen during Charles Dickens' lifetime.
Charles Dickens is the author of A Tale of Two Cities.
Charles Dickens lived and wrote during the reign of Queen Victoria.
Dickens lived during--and helped create--the Victorian Era.
He was a maid
Yes, Charles Dickens did write poetry in addition to his novels. Some of his poems were published in periodicals and collections during his lifetime.
No, Charles Dickens was not German. He was an English writer who lived during the 19th century and is famous for his novels such as "Oliver Twist," "Great Expectations," and "A Christmas Carol."
He lived in the Victoria Age.
A Tale of Two Cities
He came to seek a better life