Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is one of England`s greatest writers.At a young age.Dickens was forced to work in a factory under terrible conditions.This difficult time shaped his life and writings.Dickens worked as a reporter in law courts and later for London newspapers.In 1837,he published his comic novel,The Pickwick Papers,which made him popular.A long line of succerfull novels followed:Oliver Twist,A Christmas Carol,A Tale of Two Cities and Great Exprectation.Dickens was concerned about the social problems of English society.