Charles Dickens and Victorian literature

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Charles Dickens was one of the most popular writers of the Victorian period. His novels, such as Oliver Twist and Great Expectations, often described the lives of poor people and the problems of society at the time.

Memory tip: Dickens = Victorian novels about the poor: 'Oliver Twist', 'Great Expectations'.

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Which famous Victorian author wrote Oliver Twist and Great Expectations?

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