This is a comprehensive collection of all the works of Charles Dickens, a prolific writer and social critic who is considered one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era. The collection includes 22 volumes, each with original illustrations that were issued in monthly parts. The collection provides a detailed insight into the life and works of Dickens and is an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the Victorian era and English literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Vols. for 1871-76, 1913-14 include an extra number, The Christmas bookseller, separately paged and not included in the consecutive numbering of the regular series.