Charles Dickens

Dickens Descendent Returns to Philadelphia Area

Gerald Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, is returning to the Philadelphia area next week, Dec. 15 and 16, for three one-man performances of his ancestor's classic tale, "A Christmas Carol," at Byers' Choice in... more »

Byers’ Choice Commemorates Charles Dickens’ 200th Birthday With Author’s Great-Great Grandson And Dickens Festival

One of the greatest authors of all time is celebrating his 200th birthday this year and Byers' Choice, makers of the handcrafted Caroler figurines, is throwing a weekend-long party in his honor. Charles Dickens, who... more »

Dickens Descendent Celebrates Author’s 200th Birthday in Philadelphia

Gerald Charles Dickens, great-great grandson of famed writer Charles Dickens, is coming to the Free Library of Philadelphia on Dec. 9 to help celebrate his ancestor's upcoming 200th birthday.The author of classic novels such as... more »

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