Investigating Charles Dickens's vision towards the Victorian society

Abstract EN

The Victorian era witnessed the appearance of many great essayists and novelists who attempted to give the reader a clear picture of their industrial environment.

Through many of their works, these writers revealed their commitment towards their social milieu during the nineteenth century.

One of the outstanding figures of the period is Charles Dickens who was committed to his society's problems and living conditions.

Through his novels, Dickens tries to give his readers an idea about the bitter reality the Victorians faced because of the Industrial Revolution.

He is considered as the most exceptional social novelists in the British literature for his unique themes and subtle stylistic choices.

In most of his literary works, Dickens tackles issues related to the Victorian family, education, working hands and government.

An investigation of his vision towards his Victorian social setting seems worthy.

Therefore, the present paper comes to shed light on Charles Dickens as a social critic and his commitment towards his society.