CHARLES DICKENS AND SOCIAL CRITIQUE IN VICTORIAN ENGLAND
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This article examines Charles Dickens as one of the most influential social critics of Victorian England. It explores how Dickens used fiction to expose poverty, child labor, class inequality, and institutional corruption. By analyzing his major works such as Oliver Twist, Hard Times, and Bleak House, the study reveals how Dickens blended storytelling with moral instruction and social reform. The article also discusses his narrative strategies, his engagement with contemporary social issues, and his enduring impact on both literature and social consciousness.
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