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In 1833 Dickens became a newspaper reporter, and began writing under the pen name "Boz". In 1836 his first book, a collection of short pieces 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 ten children, a boy named Charles, was born the following year.

In 1833 Dickens became a newspaper reporter, and began writing under the pen name "Boz". In 1836 his first book, a collection of short pieces 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 ten children, a boy named Charles, was born the following year.

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

 

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