Bentleys Miscellany
Introduces Oliver and a critique of poverty, workhouses and criminal exploitation.
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Charles Dickens Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles Dickens through 15 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Charles Dickens, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
15Distinct records
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1837–1861Years on this page
1837
Oliver Twist Serialization
Begins serial publication of Oliver Twist in Bentleys Miscellany.
Final Pickwick Instalment
Concludes the comic travels and legal troubles of Samuel Pickwick.
Pickwick Papers Completed
Completes serial publication of The Pickwick Papers.
1838
Nicholas Nickelby
Publication of "Oliver Twist". Publication of "Nicholas Nickelby", 1st published in serial form
Oliver Twist
Publication of "Oliver Twist". Publication of "Nicholas Nickelby", 1st published in serial form
in serial form
Publication of "Oliver Twist". Publication of "Nicholas Nickelby", 1st published in serial form
1843
A Christmas Carol
Publication of "A Christmas Carol"
1849
David Copperfield
Publication of "David Copperfield"
1853
Bleak House
Publication of "Bleak House"
1854
Hard Times
Publication of "Hard Times"
1857
Little Dorrit
Publication of "Little Dorrit"
1859
Tale of Two Cities
Publication of "Tale of Two Cities"
1861
Great Expectations
Publication of "Hard Times". Publication of "Great Expectations"
Hard Times
Publication of "Hard Times". Publication of "Great Expectations"
Records, sources and methodology
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