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Dickensian adj

Of, pertaining to, or created by the English author Charles Dickens. Similar to Dickens' writing style, especially in commenting on society, or in using emotion, humour, or rich descriptions. Reminiscent of the environments and situations most commonly portrayed in Dickens' writings, such as poverty, social injustice, and other aspects of Victorian England. Dickensian n A person who admires or studies the works of Charles Dickens. Charles Dickens was born on this day 210 years ago in 1812.

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