In this highly entertaining biography, actor and writer Simon Callow captures the essence of Charles Dickens in a joyous celebration of the greatest storyteller in the English language.

Callow"s unique understanding of the theatrical influences on Dickens reveals an exuberant and irrepressible talent, whose "inimitable" wit and personality crackle off the page.

With astonishing empathy between author and subject, Dickens springs to life before our eyes.

"This is the book we have long been waiting for... It really deepens our understanding and enjoyment of Dickens"

Michael Slater