Celebrating Dickens

As we celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, one of the greatest authors to ever put pen to paper, the University of Warwick's Celebrating Dickens website examines his life and works. Experts from the University are celebrating the genius of Dickens and exploring different aspects of his work and the Victorian era, in which he lived – in commemoration of his 200th birthday on February 7.

Short films, podcasts and articles have been uploaded in three serialised volumes, to pay homage to the way the great man himself published his novels, which have all stood the test of time and continue to have a huge influence on today’s authors, filmmakers, artists and academics.

Featured Videos

Dr Charlotte Mathieson meets with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to discuss Dickens' relationship with the Trust.

Professor Jon Mee talks to Professor Gary Watt, School of Law about Dickens' relationship with the Law.

Discuss Dickens

What do you think is Dickens' most enduring legacy?

How do you think adaptations affect our understanding of Dickens’ work and which is your favourite adaptation?

Do you think the link between Dickens and Christmas damages or enhances the reputation of Charles Dickens? And what are your experiences of Dickens at Christmas?

Featured Podcasts

Professor Jon Mee answers questions from Luke Hamer, Assistant Press Officer, about Dickens' later career.

Professor Jon Mee is joined by three of his MA students to discuss Great Expectations.