The Life of Charles Dickens V1: 1812-1842 is a biographical book written by John Forster, detailing the early life and career of the famous English author, Charles Dickens. The book begins with Dickens' birth in 1812 and follows his upbringing in Portsmouth, his education, and his early career as a journalist and writer. Forster delves into Dickens' personal life, including his marriage to Catherine Hogarth and the birth of their children. The book also explores Dickens' literary achievements during this period, including his first published works and his rise to fame as a novelist. Forster's biography provides a detailed and comprehensive look into the life of one of the most celebrated writers in English literature.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.