The Letters of Charles Dickens. Vol. 3, 1836-1870

The volume brings together a rich selection of Charles Dickens’s correspondence from the middle of his career onward, carefully arranged in chronological order by his sister‑in‑law Georgina Hogarth and his eldest daughter Mamie. Spanning the years 1836 to 1870, the letters reveal the bustling literary scene of Victorian London, his collaborations with actors and composers, and the everyday concerns of a writer at the height of his fame. Listeners will hear the same voice that crafted unforgettable novels, now turned to the intimate medium of personal letters.

With his trademark humor and frankness, Dickens comments on everything from newspaper reviews of his stage experiments to the quirks of his friends and critics. The correspondence is peppered with witty asides, practical details about productions, and heartfelt exchanges that show a man both confident in his art and vulnerable to the whims of public opinion. As the letters unfold, they offer a vivid portrait of a creative mind navigating success, family, and the ever‑changing world of 19th‑century culture.