Do people still remember Charles Dickens? If so, why?

Yes, Charles Dickens is a well remembered, and one of the most beloved authors. His books have managed to continue to capture imaginations, even now. While he managed to gain quite a bit of fame during his lifetime, it has grown even more after his death. Although most of his books were written to combat social issues of his time, they have become beloved classics, and are often studied in literature classes in high schools and higher education.

His books managed to capture everyone in many different walks of life. From the upper echelons of society to the poorest of the poor, the novels of Charles Dickens spoke to many. Today, we read his books and think about life in Victorian England. We can laugh with the humor in his books, yet get the range of emotions that tend to pour off his pages. From the forgotten bride, Ms. Havisham, to the story of Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens never fails to disappoint the reader who picks up one of his novels.