People from Dickens (1935) is a thoughtful and evocative work by Newbery Medal-winning author Rachel Field, designed to introduce younger readers and Dickens enthusiasts to the richly imagined characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. Through a series of biographical-style sketches, Field profiles beloved and iconic figures such as David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, Tiny Tim, Little Nell, and Mr. Pickwick, highlighting their personalities, challenges, and moral lessons.
Rachel Field’s writing is poetic and accessible, blending admiration for Dickens with a deep understanding of the timeless appeal of his characters. Her empathetic portraits invite readers to not only appreciate Dickens’s literary genius but also to feel personally acquainted with the lives within his stories.
