This Englishman is considered to be one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian Period. Watch the video that contains some information about his life and career.
Some of you might be familiar with some of his works: Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol ( the movie, maybe?), David Copperfield, a Tale of two Cities, Great Expectations and many more...
He spent some time in Broadstairs, where he wrote some novels. Can you see the huge house with the flag? That's Bleak House, where Dickens lived.