Publisher's Synopsis
Drawing on unpublished material brought to light in the 1980s, this portrait of the famous novelist explores the autobiographical significance of his greatest works and gives a frank account of his marriage and his relationship with his mistress. Dickens' views on the important social and political issues of his day are also discussed.;Fred Kaplan is also the author of "Thomas Carlyle: A Biography" and "Dickens and Mesmerism".