The real Sir Charles: greatest (and funniest?) novelist in the English language. If you have never plunged in, do not ignore the lesser-known "Hard Times" and "Our Mutual Friend." Also: "A Tale of Two Cities" is great, even if you did read it in 8th grade. "Bleak House" may be the greatest--also, the basis for one of the best series ever on PBS, from 2005. It kicked off my own obsession, which included a visit to his house in London. Here's the trailer:
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