The tumultuous life of England's greatest novelist, beautifully rendered by an unparalleled literary biographer. "Charles Dickens: A Life" gives full measure to Dickens' heroic stature--his huge virtues both as a writer and as a human being--while observing his failings in both respects with an unblinking eye. 576 pp. 50,000 print.

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Adult/High School-Tomalin expertly dissects Dickens's literary career and his larger-than-life personality. Exhaustively researched, rich in historical detail and literary analysis, but still accessible, this title is an excellent choice for high-school researchers or budding Dickens fans anxious for a source that provides a more intimate portrait. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.