Dickens' Children: Ten Drawings by Jessie Willcox Smith

Author: Charles Dickens and Jessie Willcox Smith | Published: 1912

Dickens' Children: Ten Drawings Synopsis

Dickens' Children: Ten Drawings is a collection of ten illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith of famous children's characters from Charles Dickens's novels. The drawings were published in 1912 by Charles Scribner's Sons. The children in the drawings are Oliver Twist, Little Nell, David Copperfield, Little Dorrit, Tiny Tim, Estella, Pip, Agnes Wickfield, Smike, and Paul Dombey.

Smith's illustrations are known for their realism and ability to capture the characters' emotions. The children in the drawings are all depicted as vulnerable and innocent, yet they also have strength and determination evident in their eyes. Critics and the public alike praised the drawings. They were seen as a valuable addition to the canon of Dickensian art and helped popularize Smith's work.

About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens is one of the most beloved and well-known writers. He was born in 1812 in Portsmouth, England, and is best known for his novels, such as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations. His works were so famous that some have been adapted into films and other media.

Dickens had a tumultuous childhood due to his father's financial problems, leading to him working in a factory at age 12. He started publishing short stories and articles under various pen names before he wrote his first novel Pickwick Papers in 1836. This publication helped launch him into literary stardom due to its success and popularity amongst readers. His works often contained complex characters who reflected Victorian society with themes about poverty and social injustice which resonated with audiences during this period. Find out more about Charles Dickens at sevenov.com.