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== Writing Career ==

== Writing Career ==

In 1933 Dickens became a newspaper reporter, and began writing under the pen name" Boz". In 1836 his first book, a collection of short stories called "Sketches by Boz" was published, and he became editor of the monthly magazine Bentley's Miscellany. He also met and became engaged to Catherine Hogarth, and they married on April 2, 1836. The first of their 10 children, a boy named Charles, was born the following year.

In 1933 Dickens became a newspaper reporter, and began writing under the pen name "Boz". In 1836 his first book, a collection of short stories called "Sketches by Boz" was published, and he became editor of the monthly magazine Bentley's Miscellany. He also met and became engaged to Catherine Hogarth, and they married on April 2, 1836. The first of their 10 children, a boy named Charles, was born the following year.

In 1837, his first novel, The Pickwick Papers, was published in monthly segments in a newspaper. This was followed by his second novel, Oliver Twist which also was published monthly in segments.

In 1837, his first novel, The Pickwick Papers, was published in monthly segments in a newspaper. This was followed by his second novel, Oliver Twist which also was published monthly in segments.

More books followed, and Dickens became successful around the world, and travelled through Europe and to America to give readings from his books. In 1845 he formed his own amateur theatrical company, personally choosing the actors and supervising the performances.  

More books followed, and Dickens became successful around the world, and traveled through Europe and to America to give readings from his books. In 1845 he formed his own amateur theatrical company, personally choosing the actors and supervising the performances.  

Dickens had many successful books published during the next decade. His health began to decline around 1865 and 4 years later he suffered the first of 2 strokes. He died from his second stroke on June 9, 1870. His final book, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" was not yet completed.

Dickens had many successful books published during the next decade. His health began to decline around 1865 and 4 years later he suffered the first of 2 strokes. He died from his second stroke on June 9, 1870. His final book, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" was not yet completed.