British · 1812–1870
Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was the most popular novelist of the Victorian era and remains one of the most widely read English writers in the world. Writing under the pressure of serial publication — many of his novels appeared a chapter at a time in magazines — he developed a pace-driven narrative style that suits speed reading naturally. warpread.app includes A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations, two of his most read novels. Great Expectations remains the most accessible entry point: propulsive, clear-eyed, and emotionally immediate.
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A blacksmith's apprentice named Pip is informed that an anonymous benefactor has destined him for a gentleman's life in London. He goes, he changes, and he learns — slowly, and at cost — what kind of fortune he has actually inherited.
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