Killing Charles Dickens (2023)
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The article 'Killing Charles Dickens' explores the idea of reimagining Charles Dickens' life and work, sparking discussion on literary interpretation and the boundaries of creative freedom.
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> I did everything I could to avoid writing my historical novel. When I finally started “The Fraud,” one principle was clear: no Dickens.
> By Zadie Smith
That (2023) historical novel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fraud
(Edit: The article's title is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irony )
"Not only is [the novel] set in 19th century England with a sprawling cast of characters high and low, but Charles Dickens himself makes an appearance"