So many now-famous authors were relatively unknown in their day, with their books only becoming classics after their deaths. Some authors managed to break this pattern, earning success while still alive. Perhaps the most famous example is English author Charles Dickens.

If you haven’t read any of Dickens’ work, you’ve probably seen it in some form or another anyway. From movie and television adaptations to parodies, to Disney cartoons, his stories easily lend themselves to interpretation. We’ve even covered some of his best known works here on CF, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol. 

Other famous works by Dickens include A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield, and Oliver Twist. His works captured the English public’s attention, and continue to captivate the world today with their unforgettable characters, intricately woven plots, and universal appeal. 

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Titans of Industry

Products: Sweater – Nordstrom, Jeans – River Island, Sandals – Miss Selfridge, Clutch – Sole Society, Blush – Ulta, Earrings – Nordstrom Rack

Charles Dickens wrote about a changing world. People were moving in droves from the country to the city, setting the stage for the upcoming industrial revolution. More often than not, this cold and cruel world discarded children in workhouses, which Dickens explored in his work after being sent to one himself in his youth.

This emerald green sweater should keep you warm and stylish in the cold winter. Balance its richness with some distressed black jeans. This clutch matches perfectly with the emerald sweater. Keep your look luxe, in reference to the wealthy barons of the Industrial Revolution, with these bow heels and sparkly earrings. Don’t forgot a spot of blush for some hopeful glow.